E-4 BAH Rates in Chattanooga, TN (2026)

With Dependents
$1,863
per month
Without Dependents
$1,446
per month
Total Comp (w/ dep)
$5,998.45
base + BAH + BAS

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-4 (Specialist/Corporal) stationed in Chattanooga, TN is $1,863 per month with dependents and $1,446 per month without dependents. This rate is $266 below the national average for E-4.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-4 base pay of $3,658.5/mo (at 4 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in Chattanooga is approximately $5,998.45 with dependents or $5,581.45 without.

E-4 BAH: Chattanooga vs National Average

ChattanoogaNational AvgDifference
With Dependents$1,863$2,129−$266
Without Dependents$1,446$1,683−$237

E-4 Total Monthly Compensation in Chattanooga

Here is how E-4 pay breaks down for a service member with 4 years of service stationed in Chattanooga:

ComponentWith DependentsWithout Dependents
Base Pay$3,658.5$3,658.5
BAH$1,863$1,446
BAS$476.95$476.95
Total$5,998.45$5,581.45

Base pay shown for 4 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-4 in Chattanooga?

The 2026 E-4 BAH rate in Chattanooga is $1,863/mo with dependents and $1,446/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-4 in Chattanooga?

An E-4 with 4 years of service in Chattanooga earns approximately $5,998.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $3,658.5 + BAH $1,863 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $5,581.45/mo.

Is Chattanooga BAH above or below average?

E-4 BAH in Chattanooga is $266 below the national average of $2,129/mo with dependents.

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E-4 BAH in Chattanooga, TN, in context

An E-4 with dependents in Chattanooga, TN draws $1,863/mo — 12.5% below the national average of $2,129 for this grade (171st of 299 MHAs). Without dependents the rate is $1,446/mo, a $417 difference.

Promotion changes housing money here: pinning on E-5 raises BAH in this MHA by $123/mo (to $1,986), on top of the base-pay increase.

Computed from the official 2026 BAH rate file across all 299 market-priced MHAs.