E-4 BAH Rates in Seattle, WA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-4 (Specialist/Corporal) stationed in Seattle, WA is $2,976 per month with dependents and $2,271 per month without dependents. This rate is $847 above 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 Seattle is approximately $7,111.45 with dependents or $6,406.45 without.

E-4 BAH: Seattle vs National Average

	Seattle	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,976	$2,129	+$847
Without Dependents	$2,271	$1,683	+$588

E-4 Total Monthly Compensation in Seattle

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$3,658.5	$3,658.5
BAH	$2,976	$2,271
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$7,111.45	$6,406.45

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 Seattle

• E-3 — $2,976/mo
• E-5 — $3,135/mo
• E-6 — $3,906/mo
• E-7 — $4,020/mo
• O-1 — $3,231/mo
• O-2 — $3,897/mo
• O-3 — $4,215/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 E-4 BAH rate in Seattle is $2,976/mo with dependents and $2,271/mo without dependents.

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

An E-4 with 4 years of service in Seattle earns approximately $7,111.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $3,658.5 + BAH $2,976 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $6,406.45/mo.

Is Seattle BAH above or below average?

E-4 BAH in Seattle is $847 above the national average of $2,129/mo with dependents.

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