E-7 BAH Rates in Lake Charles, LA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-7 (Sergeant First Class (SFC)) stationed in Lake Charles, LA is $1,755 per month with dependents and $1,317 per month without dependents. This rate is $947 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 Lake Charles is approximately $8,232.85 with dependents or $7,794.85 without.

E-7 BAH: Lake Charles vs National Average

	Lake Charles	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,755	$2,702	−$947
Without Dependents	$1,317	$2,158	−$841

E-7 Total Monthly Compensation in Lake Charles

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$6,000.9	$6,000.9
BAH	$1,755	$1,317
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$8,232.85	$7,794.85

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.

Other Ranks in Lake Charles

• E-3 — $1,287/mo
• E-4 — $1,287/mo
• E-5 — $1,356/mo
• E-6 — $1,626/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-7 in Lake Charles?

The 2026 E-7 BAH rate in Lake Charles is $1,755/mo with dependents and $1,317/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-7 in Lake Charles?

An E-7 with 16 years of service in Lake Charles earns approximately $8,232.85/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,000.9 + BAH $1,755 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $7,794.85/mo.

Is Lake Charles BAH above or below average?

E-7 BAH in Lake Charles is $947 below the national average of $2,702/mo with dependents.

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