E-5 BAH Rates in Bloomington, IN (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-5 (Sergeant (SGT)) stationed in Bloomington, IN is $1,905 per month with dependents and $1,482 per month without dependents. This rate is $384 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 Bloomington is approximately $6,491.95 with dependents or $6,068.95 without.

E-5 BAH: Bloomington vs National Average

	Bloomington	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,905	$2,289	−$384
Without Dependents	$1,482	$1,871	−$389

E-5 Total Monthly Compensation in Bloomington

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,110	$4,110
BAH	$1,905	$1,482
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$6,491.95	$6,068.95

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 Bloomington

• E-3 — $1,755/mo
• E-4 — $1,755/mo
• E-6 — $1,956/mo
• E-7 — $2,139/mo
• O-1 — $1,920/mo
• O-2 — $1,953/mo
• O-3 — $2,469/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 E-5 BAH rate in Bloomington is $1,905/mo with dependents and $1,482/mo without dependents.

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

An E-5 with 6 years of service in Bloomington earns approximately $6,491.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,110 + BAH $1,905 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $6,068.95/mo.

Is Bloomington BAH above or below average?

E-5 BAH in Bloomington is $384 below the national average of $2,289/mo with dependents.

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