E-4 BAH Rates in Charleston, WV (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-4 (Specialist/Corporal) stationed in Charleston, WV is $1,308 per month with dependents and $1,056 per month without dependents. This rate is $821 below 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 Charleston is approximately $5,443.45 with dependents or $5,191.45 without.

E-4 BAH: Charleston vs National Average

	Charleston	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,308	$2,129	−$821
Without Dependents	$1,056	$1,683	−$627

E-4 Total Monthly Compensation in Charleston

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$3,658.5	$3,658.5
BAH	$1,308	$1,056
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$5,443.45	$5,191.45

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 Charleston

• E-3 — $1,308/mo
• E-5 — $1,404/mo
• E-6 — $1,764/mo
• E-7 — $1,800/mo
• O-1 — $1,452/mo
• O-2 — $1,761/mo
• O-3 — $1,860/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 E-4 BAH rate in Charleston is $1,308/mo with dependents and $1,056/mo without dependents.

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

An E-4 with 4 years of service in Charleston earns approximately $5,443.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $3,658.5 + BAH $1,308 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $5,191.45/mo.

Is Charleston BAH above or below average?

E-4 BAH in Charleston is $821 below the national average of $2,129/mo with dependents.

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