E-7 BAH Rates in El Paso, TX (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-7 (Sergeant First Class (SFC)) stationed in El Paso, TX is $2,172 per month with dependents and $1,668 per month without dependents. This rate is $530 below 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 El Paso is approximately $8,649.85 with dependents or $8,145.85 without.

E-7 BAH: El Paso vs National Average

	El Paso	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,172	$2,702	−$530
Without Dependents	$1,668	$2,158	−$490

E-7 Total Monthly Compensation in El Paso

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$6,000.9	$6,000.9
BAH	$2,172	$1,668
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$8,649.85	$8,145.85

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 El Paso

• E-3 — $1,665/mo
• E-4 — $1,665/mo
• E-5 — $1,809/mo
• E-6 — $2,148/mo
• O-1 — $1,857/mo
• O-2 — $2,145/mo
• O-3 — $2,202/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 E-7 BAH rate in El Paso is $2,172/mo with dependents and $1,668/mo without dependents.

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

An E-7 with 16 years of service in El Paso earns approximately $8,649.85/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,000.9 + BAH $2,172 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $8,145.85/mo.

Is El Paso BAH above or below average?

E-7 BAH in El Paso is $530 below the national average of $2,702/mo with dependents.

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