E-5 BAH Rates in Columbus AFB, MS (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-5 (Sergeant (SGT)) stationed in Columbus AFB, MS is $1,398 per month with dependents and $1,158 per month without dependents. This rate is $891 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 Columbus AFB is approximately $5,984.95 with dependents or $5,744.95 without.

E-5 BAH: Columbus AFB vs National Average

	Columbus AFB	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,398	$2,289	−$891
Without Dependents	$1,158	$1,871	−$713

E-5 Total Monthly Compensation in Columbus AFB

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,110	$4,110
BAH	$1,398	$1,158
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$5,984.95	$5,744.95

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 Columbus AFB

• E-3 — $1,302/mo
• E-4 — $1,302/mo
• E-6 — $1,998/mo
• E-7 — $2,067/mo
• O-1 — $1,476/mo
• O-2 — $1,992/mo
• O-3 — $2,181/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 E-5 BAH rate in Columbus AFB is $1,398/mo with dependents and $1,158/mo without dependents.

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

An E-5 with 6 years of service in Columbus AFB earns approximately $5,984.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,110 + BAH $1,398 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $5,744.95/mo.

Is Columbus AFB BAH above or below average?

E-5 BAH in Columbus AFB is $891 below the national average of $2,289/mo with dependents.

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