E-6 BAH Rates in Chicago, IL (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-6 (Staff Sergeant (SSG)) stationed in Chicago, IL is $3,702 per month with dependents and $2,937 per month without dependents. This rate is $1,091 above the national average for E-6.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-6 base pay of $4,759.5/mo (at 10 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in Chicago is approximately $8,938.45 with dependents or $8,173.45 without.

E-6 BAH: Chicago vs National Average

	Chicago	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$3,702	$2,611	+$1,091
Without Dependents	$2,937	$2,037	+$900

E-6 Total Monthly Compensation in Chicago

Here is how E-6 pay breaks down for a service member with 10 years of service stationed in Chicago:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,759.5	$4,759.5
BAH	$3,702	$2,937
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$8,938.45	$8,173.45

Base pay shown for 10 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 Chicago

• E-3 — $3,174/mo
• E-4 — $3,174/mo
• E-5 — $3,438/mo
• E-7 — $3,723/mo
• O-1 — $3,477/mo
• O-2 — $3,699/mo
• O-3 — $3,738/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-6 in Chicago?

The 2026 E-6 BAH rate in Chicago is $3,702/mo with dependents and $2,937/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-6 in Chicago?

An E-6 with 10 years of service in Chicago earns approximately $8,938.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,759.5 + BAH $3,702 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $8,173.45/mo.

Is Chicago BAH above or below average?

E-6 BAH in Chicago is $1,091 above the national average of $2,611/mo with dependents.

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