E-6 BAH Rates in Fort Knox, KY (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-6 (Staff Sergeant (SSG)) stationed in Fort Knox, KY is $2,136 per month with dependents and $1,602 per month without dependents. This rate is $475 below 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 Fort Knox is approximately $7,372.45 with dependents or $6,838.45 without.

E-6 BAH: Fort Knox vs National Average

	Fort Knox	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,136	$2,611	−$475
Without Dependents	$1,602	$2,037	−$435

E-6 Total Monthly Compensation in Fort Knox

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,759.5	$4,759.5
BAH	$2,136	$1,602
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$7,372.45	$6,838.45

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 Fort Knox

• E-3 — $1,575/mo
• E-4 — $1,575/mo
• E-5 — $1,647/mo
• E-7 — $2,241/mo
• O-1 — $1,710/mo
• O-2 — $2,133/mo
• O-3 — $2,421/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 E-6 BAH rate in Fort Knox is $2,136/mo with dependents and $1,602/mo without dependents.

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

An E-6 with 10 years of service in Fort Knox earns approximately $7,372.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,759.5 + BAH $2,136 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $6,838.45/mo.

Is Fort Knox BAH above or below average?

E-6 BAH in Fort Knox is $475 below the national average of $2,611/mo with dependents.

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