E-6 BAH Rates in Cape May, NJ (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-6 (Staff Sergeant (SSG)) stationed in Cape May, NJ is $3,072 per month with dependents and $2,313 per month without dependents. This rate is $461 above 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 Cape May is approximately $8,308.45 with dependents or $7,549.45 without.

E-6 BAH: Cape May vs National Average

	Cape May	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$3,072	$2,611	+$461
Without Dependents	$2,313	$2,037	+$276

E-6 Total Monthly Compensation in Cape May

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,759.5	$4,759.5
BAH	$3,072	$2,313
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$8,308.45	$7,549.45

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 Cape May

• E-3 — $2,523/mo
• E-4 — $2,523/mo
• E-5 — $2,754/mo
• E-7 — $3,114/mo
• O-1 — $2,799/mo
• O-2 — $3,069/mo
• O-3 — $3,186/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-6 in Cape May?

The 2026 E-6 BAH rate in Cape May is $3,072/mo with dependents and $2,313/mo without dependents.

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

An E-6 with 10 years of service in Cape May earns approximately $8,308.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,759.5 + BAH $3,072 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $7,549.45/mo.

Is Cape May BAH above or below average?

E-6 BAH in Cape May is $461 above the national average of $2,611/mo with dependents.

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