E-6 BAH Rates in Knoxville, TN (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-6 (Staff Sergeant (SSG)) stationed in Knoxville, TN is $2,649 per month with dependents and $1,986 per month without dependents. This rate is $38 above 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 Knoxville is approximately $7,885.45 with dependents or $7,222.45 without.

E-6 BAH: Knoxville vs National Average

	Knoxville	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,649	$2,611	+$38
Without Dependents	$1,986	$2,037	−$51

E-6 Total Monthly Compensation in Knoxville

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,759.5	$4,759.5
BAH	$2,649	$1,986
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$7,885.45	$7,222.45

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 Knoxville

• E-3 — $2,058/mo
• E-4 — $2,058/mo
• E-5 — $2,184/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-6 in Knoxville?

The 2026 E-6 BAH rate in Knoxville is $2,649/mo with dependents and $1,986/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-6 in Knoxville?

An E-6 with 10 years of service in Knoxville earns approximately $7,885.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,759.5 + BAH $2,649 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $7,222.45/mo.

Is Knoxville BAH above or below average?

E-6 BAH in Knoxville is $38 above the national average of $2,611/mo with dependents.

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