E-7 BAH Rates in Essex Co, MA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-7 (Sergeant First Class (SFC)) stationed in Essex Co, MA is $4,032 per month with dependents and $3,288 per month without dependents. This rate is $1,330 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 Essex Co is approximately $10,509.85 with dependents or $9,765.85 without.

E-7 BAH: Essex Co vs National Average

	Essex Co	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$4,032	$2,702	+$1,330
Without Dependents	$3,288	$2,158	+$1,130

E-7 Total Monthly Compensation in Essex Co

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$6,000.9	$6,000.9
BAH	$4,032	$3,288
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$10,509.85	$9,765.85

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 Essex Co

• E-3 — $3,282/mo
• E-4 — $3,282/mo
• E-5 — $3,477/mo
• E-6 — $3,744/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-7 in Essex Co?

The 2026 E-7 BAH rate in Essex Co is $4,032/mo with dependents and $3,288/mo without dependents.

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

An E-7 with 16 years of service in Essex Co earns approximately $10,509.85/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,000.9 + BAH $4,032 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $9,765.85/mo.

Is Essex Co BAH above or below average?

E-7 BAH in Essex Co is $1,330 above the national average of $2,702/mo with dependents.

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