E-7 BAH Rates in Charleston, SC (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-7 (Sergeant First Class (SFC)) stationed in Charleston, SC is $2,652 per month with dependents and $2,223 per month without dependents. This rate is $50 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 Charleston is approximately $9,129.85 with dependents or $8,700.85 without.

E-7 BAH: Charleston vs National Average

	Charleston	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,652	$2,702	−$50
Without Dependents	$2,223	$2,158	+$65

E-7 Total Monthly Compensation in Charleston

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$6,000.9	$6,000.9
BAH	$2,652	$2,223
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$9,129.85	$8,700.85

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 Charleston

• E-3 — $2,220/mo
• E-4 — $2,220/mo
• E-5 — $2,385/mo
• E-6 — $2,616/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-7 in Charleston?

The 2026 E-7 BAH rate in Charleston is $2,652/mo with dependents and $2,223/mo without dependents.

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

An E-7 with 16 years of service in Charleston earns approximately $9,129.85/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,000.9 + BAH $2,652 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $8,700.85/mo.

Is Charleston BAH above or below average?

E-7 BAH in Charleston is $50 below the national average of $2,702/mo with dependents.

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