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

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-4 (Specialist/Corporal) stationed in Tacoma, WA is $2,370 per month with dependents and $2,034 per month without dependents. This rate is $241 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 Tacoma is approximately $6,505.45 with dependents or $6,169.45 without.

E-4 BAH: Tacoma vs National Average

	Tacoma	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,370	$2,129	+$241
Without Dependents	$2,034	$1,683	+$351

E-4 Total Monthly Compensation in Tacoma

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$3,658.5	$3,658.5
BAH	$2,370	$2,034
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$6,505.45	$6,169.45

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 Tacoma

• E-3 — $2,370/mo
• E-5 — $2,556/mo
• E-6 — $2,919/mo
• E-7 — $2,994/mo
• O-1 — $2,607/mo
• O-2 — $2,916/mo
• O-3 — $3,123/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 E-4 BAH rate in Tacoma is $2,370/mo with dependents and $2,034/mo without dependents.

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

An E-4 with 4 years of service in Tacoma earns approximately $6,505.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $3,658.5 + BAH $2,370 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $6,169.45/mo.

Is Tacoma BAH above or below average?

E-4 BAH in Tacoma is $241 above the national average of $2,129/mo with dependents.

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