E-5 BAH Rates in Kansas City, MO (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-5 (Sergeant (SGT)) stationed in Kansas City, MO is $1,986 per month with dependents and $1,596 per month without dependents. This rate is $303 below the national average for E-5.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-5 base pay of $4,110/mo (at 6 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in Kansas City is approximately $6,572.95 with dependents or $6,182.95 without.

E-5 BAH: Kansas City vs National Average

	Kansas City	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,986	$2,289	−$303
Without Dependents	$1,596	$1,871	−$275

E-5 Total Monthly Compensation in Kansas City

Here is how E-5 pay breaks down for a service member with 6 years of service stationed in Kansas City:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,110	$4,110
BAH	$1,986	$1,596
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$6,572.95	$6,182.95

Base pay shown for 6 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 Kansas City

• E-3 — $1,845/mo
• E-4 — $1,845/mo
• E-6 — $2,175/mo
• E-7 — $2,223/mo
• O-1 — $2,019/mo
• O-2 — $2,172/mo
• O-3 — $2,310/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-5 in Kansas City?

The 2026 E-5 BAH rate in Kansas City is $1,986/mo with dependents and $1,596/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-5 in Kansas City?

An E-5 with 6 years of service in Kansas City earns approximately $6,572.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,110 + BAH $1,986 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $6,182.95/mo.

Is Kansas City BAH above or below average?

E-5 BAH in Kansas City is $303 below the national average of $2,289/mo with dependents.

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