E-5 BAH Rates in Providence, RI (2026)

With Dependents
$3,195
per month
Without Dependents
$2,682
per month
Total Comp (w/ dep)
$7,781.95
base + BAH + BAS

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-5 (Sergeant (SGT)) stationed in Providence, RI is $3,195 per month with dependents and $2,682 per month without dependents. This rate is $906 above 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 Providence is approximately $7,781.95 with dependents or $7,268.95 without.

E-5 BAH: Providence vs National Average

ProvidenceNational AvgDifference
With Dependents$3,195$2,289+$906
Without Dependents$2,682$1,871+$811

E-5 Total Monthly Compensation in Providence

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

ComponentWith DependentsWithout Dependents
Base Pay$4,110$4,110
BAH$3,195$2,682
BAS$476.95$476.95
Total$7,781.95$7,268.95

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 Providence?

The 2026 E-5 BAH rate in Providence is $3,195/mo with dependents and $2,682/mo without dependents.

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

An E-5 with 6 years of service in Providence earns approximately $7,781.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,110 + BAH $3,195 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $7,268.95/mo.

Is Providence BAH above or below average?

E-5 BAH in Providence is $906 above the national average of $2,289/mo with dependents.

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E-5 BAH in Providence, RI, in context

An E-5 with dependents in Providence, RI draws $3,195/mo — 39.6% above the national average of $2,289 for this grade (43rd of 299 MHAs). Without dependents the rate is $2,682/mo, a $513 difference.

Promotion changes housing money here: pinning on E-6 raises BAH in this MHA by $261/mo (to $3,456), on top of the base-pay increase.

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