E-5 BAH Rates in Reno/Carson City, NV (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-5 (Sergeant (SGT)) stationed in Reno/Carson City, NV is $2,391 per month with dependents and $1,851 per month without dependents. This rate is $102 above 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 Reno/Carson City is approximately $6,977.95 with dependents or $6,437.95 without.

E-5 BAH: Reno/Carson City vs National Average

	Reno/Carson City	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,391	$2,289	+$102
Without Dependents	$1,851	$1,871	−$20

E-5 Total Monthly Compensation in Reno/Carson City

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,110	$4,110
BAH	$2,391	$1,851
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$6,977.95	$6,437.95

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 Reno/Carson City

• E-3 — $2,169/mo
• E-4 — $2,169/mo
• E-6 — $2,679/mo
• E-7 — $2,721/mo
• O-1 — $2,433/mo
• O-2 — $2,676/mo
• O-3 — $2,799/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-5 in Reno/Carson City?

The 2026 E-5 BAH rate in Reno/Carson City is $2,391/mo with dependents and $1,851/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-5 in Reno/Carson City?

An E-5 with 6 years of service in Reno/Carson City earns approximately $6,977.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,110 + BAH $2,391 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $6,437.95/mo.

Is Reno/Carson City BAH above or below average?

E-5 BAH in Reno/Carson City is $102 above the national average of $2,289/mo with dependents.

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