E-7 BAH Rates in Cleveland, OH (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-7 (Sergeant First Class (SFC)) stationed in Cleveland, OH is $2,442 per month with dependents and $1,833 per month without dependents. This rate is $260 below 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 Cleveland is approximately $8,919.85 with dependents or $8,310.85 without.

E-7 BAH: Cleveland vs National Average

	Cleveland	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,442	$2,702	−$260
Without Dependents	$1,833	$2,158	−$325

E-7 Total Monthly Compensation in Cleveland

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$6,000.9	$6,000.9
BAH	$2,442	$1,833
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$8,919.85	$8,310.85

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 Cleveland

• E-3 — $1,791/mo
• E-4 — $1,791/mo
• E-5 — $1,998/mo
• E-6 — $2,418/mo
• O-1 — $2,055/mo
• O-2 — $2,415/mo
• O-3 — $2,457/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-7 in Cleveland?

The 2026 E-7 BAH rate in Cleveland is $2,442/mo with dependents and $1,833/mo without dependents.

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

An E-7 with 16 years of service in Cleveland earns approximately $8,919.85/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,000.9 + BAH $2,442 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $8,310.85/mo.

Is Cleveland BAH above or below average?

E-7 BAH in Cleveland is $260 below the national average of $2,702/mo with dependents.

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