E-3 BAH Rates in Madison, WI (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-3 (Private First Class (PFC)) stationed in Madison, WI is $2,394 per month with dependents and $1,797 per month without dependents. This rate is $265 above the national average for E-3.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-3 base pay of $3,015/mo (at 2 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in Madison is approximately $5,885.95 with dependents or $5,288.95 without.

E-3 BAH: Madison vs National Average

	Madison	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,394	$2,129	+$265
Without Dependents	$1,797	$1,683	+$114

E-3 Total Monthly Compensation in Madison

Here is how E-3 pay breaks down for a service member with 2 years of service stationed in Madison:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$3,015	$3,015
BAH	$2,394	$1,797
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$5,885.95	$5,288.95

Base pay shown for 2 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 Madison

• E-4 — $2,394/mo
• E-5 — $2,655/mo
• E-6 — $2,889/mo
• E-7 — $3,084/mo
• O-1 — $2,691/mo
• O-2 — $2,886/mo
• O-3 — $3,426/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-3 in Madison?

The 2026 E-3 BAH rate in Madison is $2,394/mo with dependents and $1,797/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-3 in Madison?

An E-3 with 2 years of service in Madison earns approximately $5,885.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $3,015 + BAH $2,394 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $5,288.95/mo.

Is Madison BAH above or below average?

E-3 BAH in Madison is $265 above the national average of $2,129/mo with dependents.

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