E-3 BAH Rates in Myrtle Beach, SC (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-3 (Private First Class (PFC)) stationed in Myrtle Beach, SC is $1,989 per month with dependents and $1,647 per month without dependents. This rate is $140 below the national average for E-3.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-3 base pay of $3,015/mo (at 2 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in Myrtle Beach is approximately $5,480.95 with dependents or $5,138.95 without.

E-3 BAH: Myrtle Beach vs National Average

	Myrtle Beach	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,989	$2,129	−$140
Without Dependents	$1,647	$1,683	−$36

E-3 Total Monthly Compensation in Myrtle Beach

Here is how E-3 pay breaks down for a service member with 2 years of service stationed in Myrtle Beach:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$3,015	$3,015
BAH	$1,989	$1,647
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$5,480.95	$5,138.95

Base pay shown for 2 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 Myrtle Beach

• E-4 — $1,989/mo
• E-5 — $2,097/mo
• E-6 — $2,361/mo
• E-7 — $2,418/mo
• O-1 — $2,136/mo
• O-2 — $2,358/mo
• O-3 — $2,523/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-3 in Myrtle Beach?

The 2026 E-3 BAH rate in Myrtle Beach is $1,989/mo with dependents and $1,647/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-3 in Myrtle Beach?

An E-3 with 2 years of service in Myrtle Beach earns approximately $5,480.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $3,015 + BAH $1,989 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $5,138.95/mo.

Is Myrtle Beach BAH above or below average?

E-3 BAH in Myrtle Beach is $140 below the national average of $2,129/mo with dependents.

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