E-6 BAH Rates in Essex Co, MA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-6 (Staff Sergeant (SSG)) stationed in Essex Co, MA is $3,744 per month with dependents and $3,102 per month without dependents. This rate is $1,133 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 Essex Co is approximately $8,980.45 with dependents or $8,338.45 without.

E-6 BAH: Essex Co vs National Average

	Essex Co	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$3,744	$2,611	+$1,133
Without Dependents	$3,102	$2,037	+$1,065

E-6 Total Monthly Compensation in Essex Co

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,759.5	$4,759.5
BAH	$3,744	$3,102
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$8,980.45	$8,338.45

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 Essex Co

• E-3 — $3,282/mo
• E-4 — $3,282/mo
• E-5 — $3,477/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-6 in Essex Co?

The 2026 E-6 BAH rate in Essex Co is $3,744/mo with dependents and $3,102/mo without dependents.

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

An E-6 with 10 years of service in Essex Co earns approximately $8,980.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,759.5 + BAH $3,744 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $8,338.45/mo.

Is Essex Co BAH above or below average?

E-6 BAH in Essex Co is $1,133 above the national average of $2,611/mo with dependents.

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