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

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-4 (Specialist/Corporal) stationed in Meridian, MS is $1,194 per month with dependents and $1,032 per month without dependents. This rate is $935 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 Meridian is approximately $5,329.45 with dependents or $5,167.45 without.

E-4 BAH: Meridian vs National Average

	Meridian	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,194	$2,129	−$935
Without Dependents	$1,032	$1,683	−$651

E-4 Total Monthly Compensation in Meridian

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$3,658.5	$3,658.5
BAH	$1,194	$1,032
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$5,329.45	$5,167.45

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 Meridian

• E-3 — $1,194/mo
• E-5 — $1,290/mo
• E-6 — $1,545/mo
• E-7 — $1,692/mo
• O-1 — $1,329/mo
• O-2 — $1,542/mo
• O-3 — $1,953/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 E-4 BAH rate in Meridian is $1,194/mo with dependents and $1,032/mo without dependents.

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

An E-4 with 4 years of service in Meridian earns approximately $5,329.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $3,658.5 + BAH $1,194 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $5,167.45/mo.

Is Meridian BAH above or below average?

E-4 BAH in Meridian is $935 below the national average of $2,129/mo with dependents.

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