E-4 BAH Rates in Madison, WI (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-4 (Specialist/Corporal) 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-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 Madison is approximately $6,529.45 with dependents or $5,932.45 without.

E-4 BAH: Madison vs National Average

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

E-4 Total Monthly Compensation in Madison

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$3,658.5	$3,658.5
BAH	$2,394	$1,797
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$6,529.45	$5,932.45

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 Madison

• E-3 — $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-4 in Madison?

The 2026 E-4 BAH rate in Madison is $2,394/mo with dependents and $1,797/mo without dependents.

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

An E-4 with 4 years of service in Madison earns approximately $6,529.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $3,658.5 + BAH $2,394 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $5,932.45/mo.

Is Madison BAH above or below average?

E-4 BAH in Madison is $265 above the national average of $2,129/mo with dependents.

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