E-5 BAH Rates in Albany, GA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-5 (Sergeant (SGT)) stationed in Albany, GA is $1,371 per month with dependents and $1,242 per month without dependents. This rate is $918 below 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 Albany is approximately $5,957.95 with dependents or $5,828.95 without.

E-5 BAH: Albany vs National Average

	Albany	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,371	$2,289	−$918
Without Dependents	$1,242	$1,871	−$629

E-5 Total Monthly Compensation in Albany

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,110	$4,110
BAH	$1,371	$1,242
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$5,957.95	$5,828.95

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 Albany

• E-3 — $1,326/mo
• E-4 — $1,326/mo
• E-6 — $1,539/mo
• E-7 — $1,671/mo
• O-1 — $1,401/mo
• O-2 — $1,536/mo
• O-3 — $1,905/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 E-5 BAH rate in Albany is $1,371/mo with dependents and $1,242/mo without dependents.

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

An E-5 with 6 years of service in Albany earns approximately $5,957.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,110 + BAH $1,371 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $5,828.95/mo.

Is Albany BAH above or below average?

E-5 BAH in Albany is $918 below the national average of $2,289/mo with dependents.

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