E-6 BAH Rates in Columbus AFB, MS (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-6 (Staff Sergeant (SSG)) stationed in Columbus AFB, MS is $1,998 per month with dependents and $1,500 per month without dependents. This rate is $613 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 Columbus AFB is approximately $7,234.45 with dependents or $6,736.45 without.

E-6 BAH: Columbus AFB vs National Average

	Columbus AFB	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,998	$2,611	−$613
Without Dependents	$1,500	$2,037	−$537

E-6 Total Monthly Compensation in Columbus AFB

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,759.5	$4,759.5
BAH	$1,998	$1,500
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$7,234.45	$6,736.45

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 Columbus AFB

• E-3 — $1,302/mo
• E-4 — $1,302/mo
• E-5 — $1,398/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-6 in Columbus AFB?

The 2026 E-6 BAH rate in Columbus AFB is $1,998/mo with dependents and $1,500/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-6 in Columbus AFB?

An E-6 with 10 years of service in Columbus AFB earns approximately $7,234.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,759.5 + BAH $1,998 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $6,736.45/mo.

Is Columbus AFB BAH above or below average?

E-6 BAH in Columbus AFB is $613 below the national average of $2,611/mo with dependents.

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