E-7 BAH Rates in Indianapolis, IN (2026)

With Dependents
$2,244
per month
Without Dependents
$1,749
per month
Total Comp (w/ dep)
$8,721.85
base + BAH + BAS

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-7 (Sergeant First Class (SFC)) stationed in Indianapolis, IN is $2,244 per month with dependents and $1,749 per month without dependents. This rate is $458 below 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 Indianapolis is approximately $8,721.85 with dependents or $8,226.85 without.

E-7 BAH: Indianapolis vs National Average

IndianapolisNational AvgDifference
With Dependents$2,244$2,702−$458
Without Dependents$1,749$2,158−$409

E-7 Total Monthly Compensation in Indianapolis

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

ComponentWith DependentsWithout Dependents
Base Pay$6,000.9$6,000.9
BAH$2,244$1,749
BAS$476.95$476.95
Total$8,721.85$8,226.85

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 Indianapolis?

The 2026 E-7 BAH rate in Indianapolis is $2,244/mo with dependents and $1,749/mo without dependents.

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

An E-7 with 16 years of service in Indianapolis earns approximately $8,721.85/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,000.9 + BAH $2,244 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $8,226.85/mo.

Is Indianapolis BAH above or below average?

E-7 BAH in Indianapolis is $458 below the national average of $2,702/mo with dependents.

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E-7 BAH in Indianapolis, IN, in context

An E-7 with dependents in Indianapolis, IN draws $2,244/mo — 16.9% below the national average of $2,702 for this grade (194th of 299 MHAs). Without dependents the rate is $1,749/mo, a $495 difference.

Promotion changes housing money here: pinning on E-8 raises BAH in this MHA by $39/mo (to $2,283), on top of the base-pay increase.

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