E-3 BAH Rates in Jackson, MS (2026)

With Dependents
$1,818
per month
Without Dependents
$1,422
per month
Total Comp (w/ dep)
$5,309.95
base + BAH + BAS

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-3 (Private First Class (PFC)) stationed in Jackson, MS is $1,818 per month with dependents and $1,422 per month without dependents. This rate is $311 below the national average for E-3.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-3 base pay of $3,015/mo (at 2 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in Jackson is approximately $5,309.95 with dependents or $4,913.95 without.

E-3 BAH: Jackson vs National Average

JacksonNational AvgDifference
With Dependents$1,818$2,129−$311
Without Dependents$1,422$1,683−$261

E-3 Total Monthly Compensation in Jackson

Here is how E-3 pay breaks down for a service member with 2 years of service stationed in Jackson:

ComponentWith DependentsWithout Dependents
Base Pay$3,015$3,015
BAH$1,818$1,422
BAS$476.95$476.95
Total$5,309.95$4,913.95

Base pay shown for 2 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-3 in Jackson?

The 2026 E-3 BAH rate in Jackson is $1,818/mo with dependents and $1,422/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-3 in Jackson?

An E-3 with 2 years of service in Jackson earns approximately $5,309.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $3,015 + BAH $1,818 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $4,913.95/mo.

Is Jackson BAH above or below average?

E-3 BAH in Jackson is $311 below the national average of $2,129/mo with dependents.

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E-3 BAH in Jackson, MS, in context

An E-3 with dependents in Jackson, MS draws $1,818/mo — 14.6% below the national average of $2,129 for this grade (174th of 299 MHAs). Without dependents the rate is $1,422/mo, a $396 difference.

Worth knowing: promotion to E-4 does not raise BAH in this MHA — both grades draw $1,818/mo with dependents. The housing bump at junior grades often arrives later than the stripe.

Computed from the official 2026 BAH rate file across all 299 market-priced MHAs.