E-7 BAH Rates in Long Island, NY (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-7 (Sergeant First Class (SFC)) stationed in Long Island, NY is $4,878 per month with dependents and $4,134 per month without dependents. This rate is $2,176 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 Long Island is approximately $11,355.85 with dependents or $10,611.85 without.

E-7 BAH: Long Island vs National Average

	Long Island	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$4,878	$2,702	+$2,176
Without Dependents	$4,134	$2,158	+$1,976

E-7 Total Monthly Compensation in Long Island

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$6,000.9	$6,000.9
BAH	$4,878	$4,134
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$11,355.85	$10,611.85

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 Long Island

• E-3 — $4,122/mo
• E-4 — $4,122/mo
• E-5 — $4,425/mo
• E-6 — $4,773/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-7 in Long Island?

The 2026 E-7 BAH rate in Long Island is $4,878/mo with dependents and $4,134/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-7 in Long Island?

An E-7 with 16 years of service in Long Island earns approximately $11,355.85/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,000.9 + BAH $4,878 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $10,611.85/mo.

Is Long Island BAH above or below average?

E-7 BAH in Long Island is $2,176 above the national average of $2,702/mo with dependents.

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