E-7 BAH Rates in Monroe, LA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-7 (Sergeant First Class (SFC)) stationed in Monroe, LA is $1,665 per month with dependents and $1,248 per month without dependents. This rate is $1,037 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 Monroe is approximately $8,142.85 with dependents or $7,725.85 without.

E-7 BAH: Monroe vs National Average

	Monroe	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,665	$2,702	−$1,037
Without Dependents	$1,248	$2,158	−$910

E-7 Total Monthly Compensation in Monroe

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$6,000.9	$6,000.9
BAH	$1,665	$1,248
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$8,142.85	$7,725.85

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 Monroe

• E-3 — $1,143/mo
• E-4 — $1,143/mo
• E-5 — $1,194/mo
• E-6 — $1,629/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-7 in Monroe?

The 2026 E-7 BAH rate in Monroe is $1,665/mo with dependents and $1,248/mo without dependents.

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

An E-7 with 16 years of service in Monroe earns approximately $8,142.85/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,000.9 + BAH $1,665 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $7,725.85/mo.

Is Monroe BAH above or below average?

E-7 BAH in Monroe is $1,037 below the national average of $2,702/mo with dependents.

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