E-6 BAH Rates in Lake Charles, LA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-6 (Staff Sergeant (SSG)) stationed in Lake Charles, LA is $1,626 per month with dependents and $1,218 per month without dependents. This rate is $985 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 Lake Charles is approximately $6,862.45 with dependents or $6,454.45 without.

E-6 BAH: Lake Charles vs National Average

	Lake Charles	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,626	$2,611	−$985
Without Dependents	$1,218	$2,037	−$819

E-6 Total Monthly Compensation in Lake Charles

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,759.5	$4,759.5
BAH	$1,626	$1,218
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$6,862.45	$6,454.45

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 Lake Charles

• E-3 — $1,287/mo
• E-4 — $1,287/mo
• E-5 — $1,356/mo
• E-7 — $1,755/mo
• O-1 — $1,398/mo
• O-2 — $1,623/mo
• O-3 — $1,977/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-6 in Lake Charles?

The 2026 E-6 BAH rate in Lake Charles is $1,626/mo with dependents and $1,218/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-6 in Lake Charles?

An E-6 with 10 years of service in Lake Charles earns approximately $6,862.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,759.5 + BAH $1,626 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $6,454.45/mo.

Is Lake Charles BAH above or below average?

E-6 BAH in Lake Charles is $985 below the national average of $2,611/mo with dependents.

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