E-5 BAH Rates in Charleston, SC (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-5 (Sergeant (SGT)) stationed in Charleston, SC is $2,385 per month with dependents and $1,941 per month without dependents. This rate is $96 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 Charleston is approximately $6,971.95 with dependents or $6,527.95 without.

E-5 BAH: Charleston vs National Average

	Charleston	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,385	$2,289	+$96
Without Dependents	$1,941	$1,871	+$70

E-5 Total Monthly Compensation in Charleston

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,110	$4,110
BAH	$2,385	$1,941
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$6,971.95	$6,527.95

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.

Other Ranks in Charleston

• E-3 — $2,220/mo
• E-4 — $2,220/mo
• E-6 — $2,616/mo
• E-7 — $2,652/mo
• O-1 — $2,421/mo
• O-2 — $2,613/mo
• O-3 — $2,721/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 E-5 BAH rate in Charleston is $2,385/mo with dependents and $1,941/mo without dependents.

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

An E-5 with 6 years of service in Charleston earns approximately $6,971.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,110 + BAH $2,385 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $6,527.95/mo.

Is Charleston BAH above or below average?

E-5 BAH in Charleston is $96 above the national average of $2,289/mo with dependents.

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