E-6 BAH Rates in New York City, NY (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-6 (Staff Sergeant (SSG)) stationed in New York City, NY is $5,097 per month with dependents and $5,070 per month without dependents. This rate is $2,486 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 New York City is approximately $10,333.45 with dependents or $10,306.45 without.

E-6 BAH: New York City vs National Average

	New York City	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$5,097	$2,611	+$2,486
Without Dependents	$5,070	$2,037	+$3,033

E-6 Total Monthly Compensation in New York City

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,759.5	$4,759.5
BAH	$5,097	$5,070
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$10,333.45	$10,306.45

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 New York City

• E-3 — $5,067/mo
• E-4 — $5,067/mo
• E-5 — $5,070/mo
• E-7 — $5,238/mo
• O-1 — $5,073/mo
• O-2 — $5,094/mo
• O-3 — $5,529/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-6 in New York City?

The 2026 E-6 BAH rate in New York City is $5,097/mo with dependents and $5,070/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-6 in New York City?

An E-6 with 10 years of service in New York City earns approximately $10,333.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,759.5 + BAH $5,097 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $10,306.45/mo.

Is New York City BAH above or below average?

E-6 BAH in New York City is $2,486 above the national average of $2,611/mo with dependents.

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