E-4 BAH Rates in Essex Co, MA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-4 (Specialist/Corporal) stationed in Essex Co, MA is $3,282 per month with dependents and $2,589 per month without dependents. This rate is $1,153 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 Essex Co is approximately $7,417.45 with dependents or $6,724.45 without.

E-4 BAH: Essex Co vs National Average

	Essex Co	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$3,282	$2,129	+$1,153
Without Dependents	$2,589	$1,683	+$906

E-4 Total Monthly Compensation in Essex Co

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$3,658.5	$3,658.5
BAH	$3,282	$2,589
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$7,417.45	$6,724.45

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 Essex Co

• E-3 — $3,282/mo
• E-5 — $3,477/mo
• E-6 — $3,744/mo
• E-7 — $4,032/mo
• O-1 — $3,516/mo
• O-2 — $3,741/mo
• O-3 — $4,533/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 E-4 BAH rate in Essex Co is $3,282/mo with dependents and $2,589/mo without dependents.

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

An E-4 with 4 years of service in Essex Co earns approximately $7,417.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $3,658.5 + BAH $3,282 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $6,724.45/mo.

Is Essex Co BAH above or below average?

E-4 BAH in Essex Co is $1,153 above the national average of $2,129/mo with dependents.

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