E-7 BAH Rates in Atlanta, GA (2026)

With Dependents
$2,730
per month
Without Dependents
$2,262
per month
Total Comp (w/ dep)
$9,207.85
base + BAH + BAS

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-7 (Sergeant First Class (SFC)) stationed in Atlanta, GA is $2,730 per month with dependents and $2,262 per month without dependents. This rate is $28 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 Atlanta is approximately $9,207.85 with dependents or $8,739.85 without.

E-7 BAH: Atlanta vs National Average

AtlantaNational AvgDifference
With Dependents$2,730$2,702+$28
Without Dependents$2,262$2,158+$104

E-7 Total Monthly Compensation in Atlanta

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

ComponentWith DependentsWithout Dependents
Base Pay$6,000.9$6,000.9
BAH$2,730$2,262
BAS$476.95$476.95
Total$9,207.85$8,739.85

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-7 in Atlanta?

The 2026 E-7 BAH rate in Atlanta is $2,730/mo with dependents and $2,262/mo without dependents.

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

An E-7 with 16 years of service in Atlanta earns approximately $9,207.85/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,000.9 + BAH $2,730 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $8,739.85/mo.

Is Atlanta BAH above or below average?

E-7 BAH in Atlanta is $28 above the national average of $2,702/mo with dependents.

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E-7 BAH in Atlanta, GA, in context

An E-7 with dependents in Atlanta, GA draws $2,730/mo — 1% above the national average of $2,702 for this grade (112th of 299 MHAs). Without dependents the rate is $2,262/mo, a $468 difference.

Promotion changes housing money here: pinning on E-8 raises BAH in this MHA by $9/mo (to $2,739), on top of the base-pay increase.

Computed from the official 2026 BAH rate file across all 299 market-priced MHAs.