E-5 BAH Rates in Fort Riley, KS (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-5 (Sergeant (SGT)) stationed in Fort Riley, KS is $1,314 per month with dependents and $1,158 per month without dependents. This rate is $975 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 Fort Riley is approximately $5,900.95 with dependents or $5,744.95 without.

E-5 BAH: Fort Riley vs National Average

	Fort Riley	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,314	$2,289	−$975
Without Dependents	$1,158	$1,871	−$713

E-5 Total Monthly Compensation in Fort Riley

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,110	$4,110
BAH	$1,314	$1,158
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$5,900.95	$5,744.95

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 Fort Riley

• E-3 — $1,272/mo
• E-4 — $1,272/mo
• E-6 — $1,782/mo
• E-7 — $1,845/mo
• O-1 — $1,377/mo
• O-2 — $1,779/mo
• O-3 — $1,953/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 E-5 BAH rate in Fort Riley is $1,314/mo with dependents and $1,158/mo without dependents.

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

An E-5 with 6 years of service in Fort Riley earns approximately $5,900.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,110 + BAH $1,314 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $5,744.95/mo.

Is Fort Riley BAH above or below average?

E-5 BAH in Fort Riley is $975 below the national average of $2,289/mo with dependents.

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