E-5 BAH Rates in Traverse City, MI (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-5 (Sergeant (SGT)) stationed in Traverse City, MI is $2,070 per month with dependents and $1,896 per month without dependents. This rate is $219 below 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 Traverse City is approximately $6,656.95 with dependents or $6,482.95 without.

E-5 BAH: Traverse City vs National Average

	Traverse City	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,070	$2,289	−$219
Without Dependents	$1,896	$1,871	+$25

E-5 Total Monthly Compensation in Traverse City

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,110	$4,110
BAH	$2,070	$1,896
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$6,656.95	$6,482.95

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 Traverse City

• E-3 — $2,037/mo
• E-4 — $2,037/mo
• E-6 — $2,802/mo
• E-7 — $2,901/mo
• O-1 — $2,160/mo
• O-2 — $2,793/mo
• O-3 — $3,069/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 E-5 BAH rate in Traverse City is $2,070/mo with dependents and $1,896/mo without dependents.

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

An E-5 with 6 years of service in Traverse City earns approximately $6,656.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,110 + BAH $2,070 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $6,482.95/mo.

Is Traverse City BAH above or below average?

E-5 BAH in Traverse City is $219 below the national average of $2,289/mo with dependents.

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