E-5 BAH Rates in New Orleans, LA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-5 (Sergeant (SGT)) stationed in New Orleans, LA is $1,905 per month with dependents and $1,581 per month without dependents. This rate is $384 below the national average for E-5.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-5 base pay of $4,110/mo (at 6 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in New Orleans is approximately $6,491.95 with dependents or $6,167.95 without.

E-5 BAH: New Orleans vs National Average

	New Orleans	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,905	$2,289	−$384
Without Dependents	$1,581	$1,871	−$290

E-5 Total Monthly Compensation in New Orleans

Here is how E-5 pay breaks down for a service member with 6 years of service stationed in New Orleans:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,110	$4,110
BAH	$1,905	$1,581
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$6,491.95	$6,167.95

Base pay shown for 6 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 New Orleans

• E-3 — $1,779/mo
• E-4 — $1,779/mo
• E-6 — $2,373/mo
• E-7 — $2,439/mo
• O-1 — $1,968/mo
• O-2 — $2,370/mo
• O-3 — $2,553/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-5 in New Orleans?

The 2026 E-5 BAH rate in New Orleans is $1,905/mo with dependents and $1,581/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-5 in New Orleans?

An E-5 with 6 years of service in New Orleans earns approximately $6,491.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,110 + BAH $1,905 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $6,167.95/mo.

Is New Orleans BAH above or below average?

E-5 BAH in New Orleans is $384 below the national average of $2,289/mo with dependents.

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