E-7 BAH Rates in State College, PA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-7 (Sergeant First Class (SFC)) stationed in State College, PA is $2,388 per month with dependents and $1,791 per month without dependents. This rate is $314 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 State College is approximately $8,865.85 with dependents or $8,268.85 without.

E-7 BAH: State College vs National Average

	State College	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,388	$2,702	−$314
Without Dependents	$1,791	$2,158	−$367

E-7 Total Monthly Compensation in State College

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$6,000.9	$6,000.9
BAH	$2,388	$1,791
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$8,865.85	$8,268.85

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 State College

• E-3 — $1,656/mo
• E-4 — $1,656/mo
• E-5 — $1,791/mo
• E-6 — $2,274/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-7 in State College?

The 2026 E-7 BAH rate in State College is $2,388/mo with dependents and $1,791/mo without dependents.

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

An E-7 with 16 years of service in State College earns approximately $8,865.85/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,000.9 + BAH $2,388 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $8,268.85/mo.

Is State College BAH above or below average?

E-7 BAH in State College is $314 below the national average of $2,702/mo with dependents.

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