E-7 BAH Rates in Atlantic City, NJ (2026)

With Dependents
$3,414
per month
Without Dependents
$2,562
per month
Total Comp (w/ dep)
$9,891.85
base + BAH + BAS

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-7 (Sergeant First Class (SFC)) stationed in Atlantic City, NJ is $3,414 per month with dependents and $2,562 per month without dependents. This rate is $712 above the national average for E-7.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-7 base pay of $6,000.9/mo (at 16 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in Atlantic City is approximately $9,891.85 with dependents or $9,039.85 without.

E-7 BAH: Atlantic City vs National Average

Atlantic CityNational AvgDifference
With Dependents$3,414$2,702+$712
Without Dependents$2,562$2,158+$404

E-7 Total Monthly Compensation in Atlantic City

Here is how E-7 pay breaks down for a service member with 16 years of service stationed in Atlantic City:

ComponentWith DependentsWithout Dependents
Base Pay$6,000.9$6,000.9
BAH$3,414$2,562
BAS$476.95$476.95
Total$9,891.85$9,039.85

Base pay shown for 16 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-7 in Atlantic City?

The 2026 E-7 BAH rate in Atlantic City is $3,414/mo with dependents and $2,562/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-7 in Atlantic City?

An E-7 with 16 years of service in Atlantic City earns approximately $9,891.85/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,000.9 + BAH $3,414 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $9,039.85/mo.

Is Atlantic City BAH above or below average?

E-7 BAH in Atlantic City is $712 above the national average of $2,702/mo with dependents.

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E-7 BAH in Atlantic City, NJ, in context

An E-7 with dependents in Atlantic City, NJ draws $3,414/mo — 26.4% above the national average of $2,702 for this grade (56th of 299 MHAs). Without dependents the rate is $2,562/mo, a $852 difference.

Promotion changes housing money here: pinning on E-8 raises BAH in this MHA by $129/mo (to $3,543), on top of the base-pay increase.

Computed from the official 2026 BAH rate file across all 299 market-priced MHAs.