E-5 BAH Rates in Nantucket, MA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-5 (Sergeant (SGT)) stationed in Nantucket, MA is $4,344 per month with dependents and $3,798 per month without dependents. This rate is $2,055 above the national average for E-5.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-5 base pay of $4,110/mo (at 6 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in Nantucket is approximately $8,930.95 with dependents or $8,384.95 without.

E-5 BAH: Nantucket vs National Average

	Nantucket	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$4,344	$2,289	+$2,055
Without Dependents	$3,798	$1,871	+$1,927

E-5 Total Monthly Compensation in Nantucket

Here is how E-5 pay breaks down for a service member with 6 years of service stationed in Nantucket:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,110	$4,110
BAH	$4,344	$3,798
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$8,930.95	$8,384.95

Base pay shown for 6 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 Nantucket

• E-3 — $4,218/mo
• E-4 — $4,218/mo
• E-6 — $5,127/mo
• E-7 — $5,241/mo
• O-1 — $4,440/mo
• O-2 — $5,115/mo
• O-3 — $5,442/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-5 in Nantucket?

The 2026 E-5 BAH rate in Nantucket is $4,344/mo with dependents and $3,798/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-5 in Nantucket?

An E-5 with 6 years of service in Nantucket earns approximately $8,930.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,110 + BAH $4,344 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $8,384.95/mo.

Is Nantucket BAH above or below average?

E-5 BAH in Nantucket is $2,055 above the national average of $2,289/mo with dependents.

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