E-7 BAH Rates in Austin, TX (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-7 (Sergeant First Class (SFC)) stationed in Austin, TX is $3,039 per month with dependents and $2,280 per month without dependents. This rate is $337 above the national average for E-7.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-7 base pay of $6,000.9/mo (at 16 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in Austin is approximately $9,516.85 with dependents or $8,757.85 without.

E-7 BAH: Austin vs National Average

	Austin	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$3,039	$2,702	+$337
Without Dependents	$2,280	$2,158	+$122

E-7 Total Monthly Compensation in Austin

Here is how E-7 pay breaks down for a service member with 16 years of service stationed in Austin:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$6,000.9	$6,000.9
BAH	$3,039	$2,280
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$9,516.85	$8,757.85

Base pay shown for 16 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 Austin

• E-3 — $2,046/mo
• E-4 — $2,046/mo
• E-5 — $2,241/mo
• E-6 — $2,802/mo
• O-1 — $2,313/mo
• O-2 — $2,796/mo
• O-3 — $3,447/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-7 in Austin?

The 2026 E-7 BAH rate in Austin is $3,039/mo with dependents and $2,280/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-7 in Austin?

An E-7 with 16 years of service in Austin earns approximately $9,516.85/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,000.9 + BAH $3,039 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $8,757.85/mo.

Is Austin BAH above or below average?

E-7 BAH in Austin is $337 above the national average of $2,702/mo with dependents.

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