E-5 BAH Rates in Astoria, OR (2026)

With Dependents
$2,055
per month
Without Dependents
$1,713
per month
Total Comp (w/ dep)
$6,641.95
base + BAH + BAS

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-5 (Sergeant (SGT)) stationed in Astoria, OR is $2,055 per month with dependents and $1,713 per month without dependents. This rate is $234 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 Astoria is approximately $6,641.95 with dependents or $6,299.95 without.

E-5 BAH: Astoria vs National Average

AstoriaNational AvgDifference
With Dependents$2,055$2,289−$234
Without Dependents$1,713$1,871−$158

E-5 Total Monthly Compensation in Astoria

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

ComponentWith DependentsWithout Dependents
Base Pay$4,110$4,110
BAH$2,055$1,713
BAS$476.95$476.95
Total$6,641.95$6,299.95

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 E-5 BAH rate in Astoria is $2,055/mo with dependents and $1,713/mo without dependents.

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

An E-5 with 6 years of service in Astoria earns approximately $6,641.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,110 + BAH $2,055 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $6,299.95/mo.

Is Astoria BAH above or below average?

E-5 BAH in Astoria is $234 below the national average of $2,289/mo with dependents.

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E-5 BAH in Astoria, OR, in context

An E-5 with dependents in Astoria, OR draws $2,055/mo — 10.2% below the national average of $2,289 for this grade (163rd of 299 MHAs). Without dependents the rate is $1,713/mo, a $342 difference.

Promotion changes housing money here: pinning on E-6 raises BAH in this MHA by $741/mo (to $2,796), on top of the base-pay increase.

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