E-3 BAH Rates in Monroe, LA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-3 (Private First Class (PFC)) stationed in Monroe, LA is $1,143 per month with dependents and $921 per month without dependents. This rate is $986 below the national average for E-3.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-3 base pay of $3,015/mo (at 2 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in Monroe is approximately $4,634.95 with dependents or $4,412.95 without.

E-3 BAH: Monroe vs National Average

	Monroe	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,143	$2,129	−$986
Without Dependents	$921	$1,683	−$762

E-3 Total Monthly Compensation in Monroe

Here is how E-3 pay breaks down for a service member with 2 years of service stationed in Monroe:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$3,015	$3,015
BAH	$1,143	$921
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$4,634.95	$4,412.95

Base pay shown for 2 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 Monroe

• E-4 — $1,143/mo
• E-5 — $1,194/mo
• E-6 — $1,629/mo
• E-7 — $1,665/mo
• O-1 — $1,251/mo
• O-2 — $1,626/mo
• O-3 — $1,728/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-3 in Monroe?

The 2026 E-3 BAH rate in Monroe is $1,143/mo with dependents and $921/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-3 in Monroe?

An E-3 with 2 years of service in Monroe earns approximately $4,634.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $3,015 + BAH $1,143 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $4,412.95/mo.

Is Monroe BAH above or below average?

E-3 BAH in Monroe is $986 below the national average of $2,129/mo with dependents.

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