E-6 BAH Rates in Boston, MA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-6 (Staff Sergeant (SSG)) stationed in Boston, MA is $4,812 per month with dependents and $3,948 per month without dependents. This rate is $2,201 above the national average for E-6.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-6 base pay of $4,759.5/mo (at 10 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in Boston is approximately $10,048.45 with dependents or $9,184.45 without.

E-6 BAH: Boston vs National Average

	Boston	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$4,812	$2,611	+$2,201
Without Dependents	$3,948	$2,037	+$1,911

E-6 Total Monthly Compensation in Boston

Here is how E-6 pay breaks down for a service member with 10 years of service stationed in Boston:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,759.5	$4,759.5
BAH	$4,812	$3,948
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$10,048.45	$9,184.45

Base pay shown for 10 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-4 — $4,344/mo
• E-5 — $4,791/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-6 in Boston?

The 2026 E-6 BAH rate in Boston is $4,812/mo with dependents and $3,948/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-6 in Boston?

An E-6 with 10 years of service in Boston earns approximately $10,048.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,759.5 + BAH $4,812 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $9,184.45/mo.

Is Boston BAH above or below average?

E-6 BAH in Boston is $2,201 above the national average of $2,611/mo with dependents.

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