E-4 BAH Rates in Jackson, MS (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-4 (Specialist/Corporal) 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-4.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-4 base pay of $3,658.5/mo (at 4 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in Jackson is approximately $5,953.45 with dependents or $5,557.45 without.

E-4 BAH: Jackson vs National Average

	Jackson	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,818	$2,129	−$311
Without Dependents	$1,422	$1,683	−$261

E-4 Total Monthly Compensation in Jackson

Here is how E-4 pay breaks down for a service member with 4 years of service stationed in Jackson:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$3,658.5	$3,658.5
BAH	$1,818	$1,422
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$5,953.45	$5,557.45

Base pay shown for 4 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 Jackson

• E-3 — $1,818/mo
• E-5 — $1,920/mo
• E-6 — $2,163/mo
• E-7 — $2,286/mo
• O-1 — $1,956/mo
• O-2 — $2,160/mo
• O-3 — $2,502/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-4 in Jackson?

The 2026 E-4 BAH rate in Jackson is $1,818/mo with dependents and $1,422/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-4 in Jackson?

An E-4 with 4 years of service in Jackson earns approximately $5,953.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $3,658.5 + BAH $1,818 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $5,557.45/mo.

Is Jackson BAH above or below average?

E-4 BAH in Jackson is $311 below the national average of $2,129/mo with dependents.

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