E-7 BAH Rates in Tampa, FL (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-7 (Sergeant First Class (SFC)) stationed in Tampa, FL is $3,066 per month with dependents and $2,526 per month without dependents. This rate is $364 above the national average for E-7.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-7 base pay of $6,000.9/mo (at 16 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in Tampa is approximately $9,543.85 with dependents or $9,003.85 without.

E-7 BAH: Tampa vs National Average

	Tampa	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$3,066	$2,702	+$364
Without Dependents	$2,526	$2,158	+$368

E-7 Total Monthly Compensation in Tampa

Here is how E-7 pay breaks down for a service member with 16 years of service stationed in Tampa:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$6,000.9	$6,000.9
BAH	$3,066	$2,526
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$9,543.85	$9,003.85

Base pay shown for 16 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-5 — $2,709/mo
• E-6 — $3,042/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-7 in Tampa?

The 2026 E-7 BAH rate in Tampa is $3,066/mo with dependents and $2,526/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-7 in Tampa?

An E-7 with 16 years of service in Tampa earns approximately $9,543.85/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,000.9 + BAH $3,066 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $9,003.85/mo.

Is Tampa BAH above or below average?

E-7 BAH in Tampa is $364 above the national average of $2,702/mo with dependents.

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