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

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-4 (Specialist/Corporal) stationed in Knoxville, TN is $2,058 per month with dependents and $1,599 per month without dependents. This rate is $71 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 Knoxville is approximately $6,193.45 with dependents or $5,734.45 without.

E-4 BAH: Knoxville vs National Average

	Knoxville	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,058	$2,129	−$71
Without Dependents	$1,599	$1,683	−$84

E-4 Total Monthly Compensation in Knoxville

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$3,658.5	$3,658.5
BAH	$2,058	$1,599
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$6,193.45	$5,734.45

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.

Other Ranks in Knoxville

• E-3 — $2,058/mo
• E-5 — $2,184/mo
• E-6 — $2,649/mo
• E-7 — $2,745/mo
• O-1 — $2,247/mo
• O-2 — $2,646/mo
• O-3 — $2,904/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 E-4 BAH rate in Knoxville is $2,058/mo with dependents and $1,599/mo without dependents.

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

An E-4 with 4 years of service in Knoxville earns approximately $6,193.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $3,658.5 + BAH $2,058 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $5,734.45/mo.

Is Knoxville BAH above or below average?

E-4 BAH in Knoxville is $71 below the national average of $2,129/mo with dependents.

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