E-6 BAH Rates in Trenton, NJ (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-6 (Staff Sergeant (SSG)) stationed in Trenton, NJ is $3,972 per month with dependents and $2,982 per month without dependents. This rate is $1,361 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 Trenton is approximately $9,208.45 with dependents or $8,218.45 without.

E-6 BAH: Trenton vs National Average

	Trenton	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$3,972	$2,611	+$1,361
Without Dependents	$2,982	$2,037	+$945

E-6 Total Monthly Compensation in Trenton

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,759.5	$4,759.5
BAH	$3,972	$2,982
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$9,208.45	$8,218.45

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 Trenton

• E-3 — $3,210/mo
• E-4 — $3,210/mo
• E-5 — $3,465/mo
• E-7 — $4,116/mo
• O-1 — $3,531/mo
• O-2 — $3,969/mo
• O-3 — $4,362/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 E-6 BAH rate in Trenton is $3,972/mo with dependents and $2,982/mo without dependents.

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

An E-6 with 10 years of service in Trenton earns approximately $9,208.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,759.5 + BAH $3,972 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $8,218.45/mo.

Is Trenton BAH above or below average?

E-6 BAH in Trenton is $1,361 above the national average of $2,611/mo with dependents.

View all New Jersey BAH rates →