E-6 BAH Rates in Meridian, MS (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-6 (Staff Sergeant (SSG)) stationed in Meridian, MS is $1,545 per month with dependents and $1,155 per month without dependents. This rate is $1,066 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 Meridian is approximately $6,781.45 with dependents or $6,391.45 without.

E-6 BAH: Meridian vs National Average

	Meridian	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,545	$2,611	−$1,066
Without Dependents	$1,155	$2,037	−$882

E-6 Total Monthly Compensation in Meridian

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,759.5	$4,759.5
BAH	$1,545	$1,155
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$6,781.45	$6,391.45

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 Meridian

• E-3 — $1,194/mo
• E-4 — $1,194/mo
• E-5 — $1,290/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-6 in Meridian?

The 2026 E-6 BAH rate in Meridian is $1,545/mo with dependents and $1,155/mo without dependents.

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

An E-6 with 10 years of service in Meridian earns approximately $6,781.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,759.5 + BAH $1,545 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $6,391.45/mo.

Is Meridian BAH above or below average?

E-6 BAH in Meridian is $1,066 below the national average of $2,611/mo with dependents.

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