E-5 BAH Rates in Tampa, FL (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-5 (Sergeant (SGT)) stationed in Tampa, FL is $2,709 per month with dependents and $2,187 per month without dependents. This rate is $420 above the national average for E-5.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-5 base pay of $4,110/mo (at 6 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in Tampa is approximately $7,295.95 with dependents or $6,773.95 without.

E-5 BAH: Tampa vs National Average

	Tampa	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,709	$2,289	+$420
Without Dependents	$2,187	$1,871	+$316

E-5 Total Monthly Compensation in Tampa

Here is how E-5 pay breaks down for a service member with 6 years of service stationed in Tampa:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,110	$4,110
BAH	$2,709	$2,187
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$7,295.95	$6,773.95

Base pay shown for 6 years of service. BAH and BAS are tax-free. Actual take-home pay will differ after federal tax on base pay. Use our Military Pay Calculator for a personalized estimate.

Other Ranks in Tampa

• E-3 — $2,520/mo
• E-4 — $2,520/mo
• E-6 — $3,042/mo
• E-7 — $3,066/mo
• O-1 — $2,757/mo
• O-2 — $3,039/mo
• O-3 — $3,081/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-5 in Tampa?

The 2026 E-5 BAH rate in Tampa is $2,709/mo with dependents and $2,187/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-5 in Tampa?

An E-5 with 6 years of service in Tampa earns approximately $7,295.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,110 + BAH $2,709 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $6,773.95/mo.

Is Tampa BAH above or below average?

E-5 BAH in Tampa is $420 above the national average of $2,289/mo with dependents.

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