E-7 BAH Rates in New Orleans, LA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-7 (Sergeant First Class (SFC)) stationed in New Orleans, LA is $2,439 per month with dependents and $1,830 per month without dependents. This rate is $263 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 New Orleans is approximately $8,916.85 with dependents or $8,307.85 without.

E-7 BAH: New Orleans vs National Average

	New Orleans	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,439	$2,702	−$263
Without Dependents	$1,830	$2,158	−$328

E-7 Total Monthly Compensation in New Orleans

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$6,000.9	$6,000.9
BAH	$2,439	$1,830
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$8,916.85	$8,307.85

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 New Orleans

• E-3 — $1,779/mo
• E-4 — $1,779/mo
• E-5 — $1,905/mo
• E-6 — $2,373/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-7 in New Orleans?

The 2026 E-7 BAH rate in New Orleans is $2,439/mo with dependents and $1,830/mo without dependents.

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

An E-7 with 16 years of service in New Orleans earns approximately $8,916.85/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,000.9 + BAH $2,439 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $8,307.85/mo.

Is New Orleans BAH above or below average?

E-7 BAH in New Orleans is $263 below the national average of $2,702/mo with dependents.

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