E-6 BAH Rates in State College, PA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-6 (Staff Sergeant (SSG)) stationed in State College, PA is $2,274 per month with dependents and $1,707 per month without dependents. This rate is $337 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 State College is approximately $7,510.45 with dependents or $6,943.45 without.

E-6 BAH: State College vs National Average

	State College	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,274	$2,611	−$337
Without Dependents	$1,707	$2,037	−$330

E-6 Total Monthly Compensation in State College

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,759.5	$4,759.5
BAH	$2,274	$1,707
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$7,510.45	$6,943.45

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 State College

• E-3 — $1,656/mo
• E-4 — $1,656/mo
• E-5 — $1,791/mo
• E-7 — $2,388/mo
• O-1 — $1,854/mo
• O-2 — $2,271/mo
• O-3 — $2,580/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 E-6 BAH rate in State College is $2,274/mo with dependents and $1,707/mo without dependents.

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

An E-6 with 10 years of service in State College earns approximately $7,510.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,759.5 + BAH $2,274 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $6,943.45/mo.

Is State College BAH above or below average?

E-6 BAH in State College is $337 below the national average of $2,611/mo with dependents.

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