E-4 BAH Rates in Fort Wayne, IN (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-4 (Specialist/Corporal) stationed in Fort Wayne, IN is $1,782 per month with dependents and $1,338 per month without dependents. This rate is $347 below the national average for E-4.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-4 base pay of $3,658.5/mo (at 4 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in Fort Wayne is approximately $5,917.45 with dependents or $5,473.45 without.

E-4 BAH: Fort Wayne vs National Average

	Fort Wayne	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,782	$2,129	−$347
Without Dependents	$1,338	$1,683	−$345

E-4 Total Monthly Compensation in Fort Wayne

Here is how E-4 pay breaks down for a service member with 4 years of service stationed in Fort Wayne:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$3,658.5	$3,658.5
BAH	$1,782	$1,338
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$5,917.45	$5,473.45

Base pay shown for 4 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 Fort Wayne

• E-3 — $1,782/mo
• E-5 — $1,947/mo
• E-6 — $2,130/mo
• E-7 — $2,154/mo
• O-1 — $1,977/mo
• O-2 — $2,127/mo
• O-3 — $2,205/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-4 in Fort Wayne?

The 2026 E-4 BAH rate in Fort Wayne is $1,782/mo with dependents and $1,338/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-4 in Fort Wayne?

An E-4 with 4 years of service in Fort Wayne earns approximately $5,917.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $3,658.5 + BAH $1,782 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $5,473.45/mo.

Is Fort Wayne BAH above or below average?

E-4 BAH in Fort Wayne is $347 below the national average of $2,129/mo with dependents.

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