E-6 BAH Rates in Wilmington, NC (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-6 (Staff Sergeant (SSG)) stationed in Wilmington, NC is $2,502 per month with dependents and $1,878 per month without dependents. This rate is $109 below 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 Wilmington is approximately $7,738.45 with dependents or $7,114.45 without.

E-6 BAH: Wilmington vs National Average

	Wilmington	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,502	$2,611	−$109
Without Dependents	$1,878	$2,037	−$159

E-6 Total Monthly Compensation in Wilmington

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,759.5	$4,759.5
BAH	$2,502	$1,878
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$7,738.45	$7,114.45

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 Wilmington

• E-3 — $1,932/mo
• E-4 — $1,932/mo
• E-5 — $2,040/mo
• E-7 — $2,547/mo
• O-1 — $2,100/mo
• O-2 — $2,496/mo
• O-3 — $2,628/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 E-6 BAH rate in Wilmington is $2,502/mo with dependents and $1,878/mo without dependents.

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

An E-6 with 10 years of service in Wilmington earns approximately $7,738.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,759.5 + BAH $2,502 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $7,114.45/mo.

Is Wilmington BAH above or below average?

E-6 BAH in Wilmington is $109 below the national average of $2,611/mo with dependents.

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