E-7 BAH Rates in Boston, MA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-7 (Sergeant First Class (SFC)) stationed in Boston, MA is $4,938 per month with dependents and $4,365 per month without dependents. This rate is $2,236 above 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 Boston is approximately $11,415.85 with dependents or $10,842.85 without.

E-7 BAH: Boston vs National Average

	Boston	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$4,938	$2,702	+$2,236
Without Dependents	$4,365	$2,158	+$2,207

E-7 Total Monthly Compensation in Boston

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$6,000.9	$6,000.9
BAH	$4,938	$4,365
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$11,415.85	$10,842.85

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 Boston

• E-3 — $4,344/mo
• E-4 — $4,344/mo
• E-5 — $4,791/mo
• E-6 — $4,812/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-7 in Boston?

The 2026 E-7 BAH rate in Boston is $4,938/mo with dependents and $4,365/mo without dependents.

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

An E-7 with 16 years of service in Boston earns approximately $11,415.85/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,000.9 + BAH $4,938 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $10,842.85/mo.

Is Boston BAH above or below average?

E-7 BAH in Boston is $2,236 above the national average of $2,702/mo with dependents.

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