E-4 BAH Rates in Worcester, MA (2026)

With Dependents
$2,787
per month
Without Dependents
$2,286
per month
Total Comp (w/ dep)
$6,922.45
base + BAH + BAS

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-4 (Specialist/Corporal) stationed in Worcester, MA is $2,787 per month with dependents and $2,286 per month without dependents. This rate is $658 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 Worcester is approximately $6,922.45 with dependents or $6,421.45 without.

E-4 BAH: Worcester vs National Average

WorcesterNational AvgDifference
With Dependents$2,787$2,129+$658
Without Dependents$2,286$1,683+$603

E-4 Total Monthly Compensation in Worcester

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

ComponentWith DependentsWithout Dependents
Base Pay$3,658.5$3,658.5
BAH$2,787$2,286
BAS$476.95$476.95
Total$6,922.45$6,421.45

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 E-4 BAH rate in Worcester is $2,787/mo with dependents and $2,286/mo without dependents.

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

An E-4 with 4 years of service in Worcester earns approximately $6,922.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $3,658.5 + BAH $2,787 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $6,421.45/mo.

Is Worcester BAH above or below average?

E-4 BAH in Worcester is $658 above the national average of $2,129/mo with dependents.

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E-4 BAH in Worcester, MA, in context

An E-4 with dependents in Worcester, MA draws $2,787/mo — 30.9% above the national average of $2,129 for this grade (49th of 299 MHAs). Without dependents the rate is $2,286/mo, a $501 difference.

Promotion changes housing money here: pinning on E-5 raises BAH in this MHA by $132/mo (to $2,919), on top of the base-pay increase.

Computed from the official 2026 BAH rate file across all 299 market-priced MHAs.