E-7 BAH Rates in Baton Rouge, LA (2026)

With Dependents
$2,214
per month
Without Dependents
$1,764
per month
Total Comp (w/ dep)
$8,691.85
base + BAH + BAS

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-7 (Sergeant First Class (SFC)) stationed in Baton Rouge, LA is $2,214 per month with dependents and $1,764 per month without dependents. This rate is $488 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 Baton Rouge is approximately $8,691.85 with dependents or $8,241.85 without.

E-7 BAH: Baton Rouge vs National Average

Baton RougeNational AvgDifference
With Dependents$2,214$2,702−$488
Without Dependents$1,764$2,158−$394

E-7 Total Monthly Compensation in Baton Rouge

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

ComponentWith DependentsWithout Dependents
Base Pay$6,000.9$6,000.9
BAH$2,214$1,764
BAS$476.95$476.95
Total$8,691.85$8,241.85

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 Baton Rouge?

The 2026 E-7 BAH rate in Baton Rouge is $2,214/mo with dependents and $1,764/mo without dependents.

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

An E-7 with 16 years of service in Baton Rouge earns approximately $8,691.85/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,000.9 + BAH $2,214 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $8,241.85/mo.

Is Baton Rouge BAH above or below average?

E-7 BAH in Baton Rouge is $488 below the national average of $2,702/mo with dependents.

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E-7 BAH in Baton Rouge, LA, in context

An E-7 with dependents in Baton Rouge, LA draws $2,214/mo — 18.1% below the national average of $2,702 for this grade (203rd of 299 MHAs). Without dependents the rate is $1,764/mo, a $450 difference.

Promotion changes housing money here: pinning on E-8 raises BAH in this MHA by $9/mo (to $2,223), on top of the base-pay increase.

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