E-4 BAH Rates in Boston, MA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-4 (Specialist/Corporal) stationed in Boston, MA is $4,344 per month with dependents and $3,258 per month without dependents. This rate is $2,215 above 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 Boston is approximately $8,479.45 with dependents or $7,393.45 without.

E-4 BAH: Boston vs National Average

	Boston	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$4,344	$2,129	+$2,215
Without Dependents	$3,258	$1,683	+$1,575

E-4 Total Monthly Compensation in Boston

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$3,658.5	$3,658.5
BAH	$4,344	$3,258
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$8,479.45	$7,393.45

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 Boston

• E-3 — $4,344/mo
• E-5 — $4,791/mo
• E-6 — $4,812/mo
• E-7 — $4,938/mo
• O-1 — $4,803/mo
• O-2 — $4,809/mo
• O-3 — $5,163/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 E-4 BAH rate in Boston is $4,344/mo with dependents and $3,258/mo without dependents.

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

An E-4 with 4 years of service in Boston earns approximately $8,479.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $3,658.5 + BAH $4,344 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $7,393.45/mo.

Is Boston BAH above or below average?

E-4 BAH in Boston is $2,215 above the national average of $2,129/mo with dependents.

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