E-4 BAH Rates in Eastern Shore, MD (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-4 (Specialist/Corporal) stationed in Eastern Shore, MD is $1,989 per month with dependents and $1,602 per month without dependents. This rate is $140 below the national average for E-4.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-4 base pay of $3,658.5/mo (at 4 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in Eastern Shore is approximately $6,124.45 with dependents or $5,737.45 without.

E-4 BAH: Eastern Shore vs National Average

	Eastern Shore	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,989	$2,129	−$140
Without Dependents	$1,602	$1,683	−$81

E-4 Total Monthly Compensation in Eastern Shore

Here is how E-4 pay breaks down for a service member with 4 years of service stationed in Eastern Shore:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$3,658.5	$3,658.5
BAH	$1,989	$1,602
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$6,124.45	$5,737.45

Base pay shown for 4 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 Eastern Shore

• E-3 — $1,989/mo
• E-5 — $2,121/mo
• E-6 — $2,313/mo
• E-7 — $2,346/mo
• O-1 — $2,151/mo
• O-2 — $2,310/mo
• O-3 — $2,406/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-4 in Eastern Shore?

The 2026 E-4 BAH rate in Eastern Shore is $1,989/mo with dependents and $1,602/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-4 in Eastern Shore?

An E-4 with 4 years of service in Eastern Shore earns approximately $6,124.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $3,658.5 + BAH $1,989 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $5,737.45/mo.

Is Eastern Shore BAH above or below average?

E-4 BAH in Eastern Shore is $140 below the national average of $2,129/mo with dependents.

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