E-6 BAH Rates in Sault Ste Marie, MI (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-6 (Staff Sergeant (SSG)) stationed in Sault Ste Marie, MI is $1,920 per month with dependents and $1,437 per month without dependents. This rate is $691 below 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 Sault Ste Marie is approximately $7,156.45 with dependents or $6,673.45 without.

E-6 BAH: Sault Ste Marie vs National Average

	Sault Ste Marie	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,920	$2,611	−$691
Without Dependents	$1,437	$2,037	−$600

E-6 Total Monthly Compensation in Sault Ste Marie

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,759.5	$4,759.5
BAH	$1,920	$1,437
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$7,156.45	$6,673.45

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 Sault Ste Marie

• E-3 — $1,386/mo
• E-4 — $1,386/mo
• E-5 — $1,536/mo
• E-7 — $1,941/mo
• O-1 — $1,590/mo
• O-2 — $1,917/mo
• O-3 — $1,959/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-6 in Sault Ste Marie?

The 2026 E-6 BAH rate in Sault Ste Marie is $1,920/mo with dependents and $1,437/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-6 in Sault Ste Marie?

An E-6 with 10 years of service in Sault Ste Marie earns approximately $7,156.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,759.5 + BAH $1,920 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $6,673.45/mo.

Is Sault Ste Marie BAH above or below average?

E-6 BAH in Sault Ste Marie is $691 below the national average of $2,611/mo with dependents.

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