E-4 BAH Rates in Lafayette, LA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-4 (Specialist/Corporal) stationed in Lafayette, LA is $1,449 per month with dependents and $1,140 per month without dependents. This rate is $680 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 Lafayette is approximately $5,584.45 with dependents or $5,275.45 without.

E-4 BAH: Lafayette vs National Average

	Lafayette	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,449	$2,129	−$680
Without Dependents	$1,140	$1,683	−$543

E-4 Total Monthly Compensation in Lafayette

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$3,658.5	$3,658.5
BAH	$1,449	$1,140
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$5,584.45	$5,275.45

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 Lafayette

• E-3 — $1,449/mo
• E-5 — $1,584/mo
• E-6 — $1,845/mo
• E-7 — $1,914/mo
• O-1 — $1,623/mo
• O-2 — $1,842/mo
• O-3 — $2,040/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 E-4 BAH rate in Lafayette is $1,449/mo with dependents and $1,140/mo without dependents.

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

An E-4 with 4 years of service in Lafayette earns approximately $5,584.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $3,658.5 + BAH $1,449 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $5,275.45/mo.

Is Lafayette BAH above or below average?

E-4 BAH in Lafayette is $680 below the national average of $2,129/mo with dependents.

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