E-3 BAH Rates in Syracuse, NY (2026)

With Dependents
$1,872
per month
Without Dependents
$1,452
per month
Total Comp (w/ dep)
$5,363.95
base + BAH + BAS

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-3 (Private First Class (PFC)) stationed in Syracuse, NY is $1,872 per month with dependents and $1,452 per month without dependents. This rate is $257 below the national average for E-3.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-3 base pay of $3,015/mo (at 2 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in Syracuse is approximately $5,363.95 with dependents or $4,943.95 without.

E-3 BAH: Syracuse vs National Average

SyracuseNational AvgDifference
With Dependents$1,872$2,129−$257
Without Dependents$1,452$1,683−$231

E-3 Total Monthly Compensation in Syracuse

Here is how E-3 pay breaks down for a service member with 2 years of service stationed in Syracuse:

ComponentWith DependentsWithout Dependents
Base Pay$3,015$3,015
BAH$1,872$1,452
BAS$476.95$476.95
Total$5,363.95$4,943.95

Base pay shown for 2 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-3 in Syracuse?

The 2026 E-3 BAH rate in Syracuse is $1,872/mo with dependents and $1,452/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-3 in Syracuse?

An E-3 with 2 years of service in Syracuse earns approximately $5,363.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $3,015 + BAH $1,872 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $4,943.95/mo.

Is Syracuse BAH above or below average?

E-3 BAH in Syracuse is $257 below the national average of $2,129/mo with dependents.

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E-3 BAH in Syracuse, NY, in context

An E-3 with dependents in Syracuse, NY draws $1,872/mo — 12.1% below the national average of $2,129 for this grade (169th of 299 MHAs). Without dependents the rate is $1,452/mo, a $420 difference.

Worth knowing: promotion to E-4 does not raise BAH in this MHA — both grades draw $1,872/mo with dependents. The housing bump at junior grades often arrives later than the stripe.

Computed from the official 2026 BAH rate file across all 299 market-priced MHAs.