E-6 BAH Rates in Long Island, NY (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-6 (Staff Sergeant (SSG)) stationed in Long Island, NY is $4,773 per month with dependents and $3,852 per month without dependents. This rate is $2,162 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 Long Island is approximately $10,009.45 with dependents or $9,088.45 without.

E-6 BAH: Long Island vs National Average

	Long Island	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$4,773	$2,611	+$2,162
Without Dependents	$3,852	$2,037	+$1,815

E-6 Total Monthly Compensation in Long Island

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,759.5	$4,759.5
BAH	$4,773	$3,852
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$10,009.45	$9,088.45

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 Long Island

• E-3 — $4,122/mo
• E-4 — $4,122/mo
• E-5 — $4,425/mo
• E-7 — $4,878/mo
• O-1 — $4,473/mo
• O-2 — $4,770/mo
• O-3 — $5,061/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 E-6 BAH rate in Long Island is $4,773/mo with dependents and $3,852/mo without dependents.

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

An E-6 with 10 years of service in Long Island earns approximately $10,009.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,759.5 + BAH $4,773 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $9,088.45/mo.

Is Long Island BAH above or below average?

E-6 BAH in Long Island is $2,162 above the national average of $2,611/mo with dependents.

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