E-4 BAH Rates in Grand Rapids, MI (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-4 (Specialist/Corporal) stationed in Grand Rapids, MI is $1,950 per month with dependents and $1,464 per month without dependents. This rate is $179 below 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 Grand Rapids is approximately $6,085.45 with dependents or $5,599.45 without.

E-4 BAH: Grand Rapids vs National Average

	Grand Rapids	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,950	$2,129	−$179
Without Dependents	$1,464	$1,683	−$219

E-4 Total Monthly Compensation in Grand Rapids

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$3,658.5	$3,658.5
BAH	$1,950	$1,464
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$6,085.45	$5,599.45

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 Grand Rapids

• E-3 — $1,950/mo
• E-5 — $2,148/mo
• E-6 — $2,403/mo
• E-7 — $2,424/mo
• O-1 — $2,184/mo
• O-2 — $2,400/mo
• O-3 — $2,439/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 E-4 BAH rate in Grand Rapids is $1,950/mo with dependents and $1,464/mo without dependents.

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

An E-4 with 4 years of service in Grand Rapids earns approximately $6,085.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $3,658.5 + BAH $1,950 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $5,599.45/mo.

Is Grand Rapids BAH above or below average?

E-4 BAH in Grand Rapids is $179 below the national average of $2,129/mo with dependents.

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