E-7 BAH Rates in Cape May, NJ (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-7 (Sergeant First Class (SFC)) stationed in Cape May, NJ is $3,114 per month with dependents and $2,532 per month without dependents. This rate is $412 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 Cape May is approximately $9,591.85 with dependents or $9,009.85 without.

E-7 BAH: Cape May vs National Average

	Cape May	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$3,114	$2,702	+$412
Without Dependents	$2,532	$2,158	+$374

E-7 Total Monthly Compensation in Cape May

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$6,000.9	$6,000.9
BAH	$3,114	$2,532
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$9,591.85	$9,009.85

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.

Other Ranks in Cape May

• E-3 — $2,523/mo
• E-4 — $2,523/mo
• E-5 — $2,754/mo
• E-6 — $3,072/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-7 in Cape May?

The 2026 E-7 BAH rate in Cape May is $3,114/mo with dependents and $2,532/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-7 in Cape May?

An E-7 with 16 years of service in Cape May earns approximately $9,591.85/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,000.9 + BAH $3,114 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $9,009.85/mo.

Is Cape May BAH above or below average?

E-7 BAH in Cape May is $412 above the national average of $2,702/mo with dependents.

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