E-7 BAH Rates in Seattle, WA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-7 (Sergeant First Class (SFC)) stationed in Seattle, WA is $4,020 per month with dependents and $3,015 per month without dependents. This rate is $1,318 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 Seattle is approximately $10,497.85 with dependents or $9,492.85 without.

E-7 BAH: Seattle vs National Average

	Seattle	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$4,020	$2,702	+$1,318
Without Dependents	$3,015	$2,158	+$857

E-7 Total Monthly Compensation in Seattle

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$6,000.9	$6,000.9
BAH	$4,020	$3,015
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$10,497.85	$9,492.85

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 Seattle

• E-3 — $2,976/mo
• E-4 — $2,976/mo
• E-5 — $3,135/mo
• E-6 — $3,906/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-7 in Seattle?

The 2026 E-7 BAH rate in Seattle is $4,020/mo with dependents and $3,015/mo without dependents.

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

An E-7 with 16 years of service in Seattle earns approximately $10,497.85/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,000.9 + BAH $4,020 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $9,492.85/mo.

Is Seattle BAH above or below average?

E-7 BAH in Seattle is $1,318 above the national average of $2,702/mo with dependents.

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