E-5 BAH Rates in Grand Forks, ND (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-5 (Sergeant (SGT)) stationed in Grand Forks, ND is $1,731 per month with dependents and $1,299 per month without dependents. This rate is $558 below the national average for E-5.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-5 base pay of $4,110/mo (at 6 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in Grand Forks is approximately $6,317.95 with dependents or $5,885.95 without.

E-5 BAH: Grand Forks vs National Average

	Grand Forks	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,731	$2,289	−$558
Without Dependents	$1,299	$1,871	−$572

E-5 Total Monthly Compensation in Grand Forks

Here is how E-5 pay breaks down for a service member with 6 years of service stationed in Grand Forks:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,110	$4,110
BAH	$1,731	$1,299
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$6,317.95	$5,885.95

Base pay shown for 6 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 Grand Forks

• E-3 — $1,518/mo
• E-4 — $1,518/mo
• E-6 — $2,004/mo
• E-7 — $2,073/mo
• O-1 — $1,770/mo
• O-2 — $2,001/mo
• O-3 — $2,199/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-5 in Grand Forks?

The 2026 E-5 BAH rate in Grand Forks is $1,731/mo with dependents and $1,299/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-5 in Grand Forks?

An E-5 with 6 years of service in Grand Forks earns approximately $6,317.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,110 + BAH $1,731 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $5,885.95/mo.

Is Grand Forks BAH above or below average?

E-5 BAH in Grand Forks is $558 below the national average of $2,289/mo with dependents.

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