E-6 BAH Rates in Tacoma, WA (2026)

With Dependents
$2,919
per month
Without Dependents
$2,199
per month
Total Comp (w/ dep)
$8,155.45
base + BAH + BAS

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-6 (Staff Sergeant (SSG)) stationed in Tacoma, WA is $2,919 per month with dependents and $2,199 per month without dependents. This rate is $308 above the national average for E-6.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-6 base pay of $4,759.5/mo (at 10 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in Tacoma is approximately $8,155.45 with dependents or $7,435.45 without.

E-6 BAH: Tacoma vs National Average

TacomaNational AvgDifference
With Dependents$2,919$2,611+$308
Without Dependents$2,199$2,037+$162

E-6 Total Monthly Compensation in Tacoma

Here is how E-6 pay breaks down for a service member with 10 years of service stationed in Tacoma:

ComponentWith DependentsWithout Dependents
Base Pay$4,759.5$4,759.5
BAH$2,919$2,199
BAS$476.95$476.95
Total$8,155.45$7,435.45

Base pay shown for 10 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-6 in Tacoma?

The 2026 E-6 BAH rate in Tacoma is $2,919/mo with dependents and $2,199/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-6 in Tacoma?

An E-6 with 10 years of service in Tacoma earns approximately $8,155.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,759.5 + BAH $2,919 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $7,435.45/mo.

Is Tacoma BAH above or below average?

E-6 BAH in Tacoma is $308 above the national average of $2,611/mo with dependents.

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E-6 BAH in Tacoma, WA, in context

An E-6 with dependents in Tacoma, WA draws $2,919/mo — 11.8% above the national average of $2,611 for this grade (77th of 299 MHAs). Without dependents the rate is $2,199/mo, a $720 difference.

Promotion changes housing money here: pinning on E-7 raises BAH in this MHA by $75/mo (to $2,994), on top of the base-pay increase.

Computed from the official 2026 BAH rate file across all 299 market-priced MHAs.