E-6 BAH Rates in Charleston, SC (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-6 (Staff Sergeant (SSG)) stationed in Charleston, SC is $2,616 per month with dependents and $2,064 per month without dependents. This rate is $5 above 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 Charleston is approximately $7,852.45 with dependents or $7,300.45 without.

E-6 BAH: Charleston vs National Average

	Charleston	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,616	$2,611	+$5
Without Dependents	$2,064	$2,037	+$27

E-6 Total Monthly Compensation in Charleston

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,759.5	$4,759.5
BAH	$2,616	$2,064
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$7,852.45	$7,300.45

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 Charleston

• E-3 — $2,220/mo
• E-4 — $2,220/mo
• E-5 — $2,385/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-6 in Charleston?

The 2026 E-6 BAH rate in Charleston is $2,616/mo with dependents and $2,064/mo without dependents.

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

An E-6 with 10 years of service in Charleston earns approximately $7,852.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,759.5 + BAH $2,616 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $7,300.45/mo.

Is Charleston BAH above or below average?

E-6 BAH in Charleston is $5 above the national average of $2,611/mo with dependents.

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