E-6 BAH Rates in Sumter/Shaw AFB, SC (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-6 (Staff Sergeant (SSG)) stationed in Sumter/Shaw AFB, SC is $1,947 per month with dependents and $1,461 per month without dependents. This rate is $664 below 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 Sumter/Shaw AFB is approximately $7,183.45 with dependents or $6,697.45 without.

E-6 BAH: Sumter/Shaw AFB vs National Average

	Sumter/Shaw AFB	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,947	$2,611	−$664
Without Dependents	$1,461	$2,037	−$576

E-6 Total Monthly Compensation in Sumter/Shaw AFB

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,759.5	$4,759.5
BAH	$1,947	$1,461
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$7,183.45	$6,697.45

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 Sumter/Shaw AFB

• E-3 — $1,440/mo
• E-4 — $1,440/mo
• E-5 — $1,503/mo
• E-7 — $1,986/mo
• O-1 — $1,563/mo
• O-2 — $1,944/mo
• O-3 — $2,052/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-6 in Sumter/Shaw AFB?

The 2026 E-6 BAH rate in Sumter/Shaw AFB is $1,947/mo with dependents and $1,461/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-6 in Sumter/Shaw AFB?

An E-6 with 10 years of service in Sumter/Shaw AFB earns approximately $7,183.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,759.5 + BAH $1,947 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $6,697.45/mo.

Is Sumter/Shaw AFB BAH above or below average?

E-6 BAH in Sumter/Shaw AFB is $664 below the national average of $2,611/mo with dependents.

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