E-5 BAH Rates in Madison, WI (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-5 (Sergeant (SGT)) stationed in Madison, WI is $2,655 per month with dependents and $1,995 per month without dependents. This rate is $366 above the national average for E-5.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-5 base pay of $4,110/mo (at 6 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in Madison is approximately $7,241.95 with dependents or $6,581.95 without.

E-5 BAH: Madison vs National Average

	Madison	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,655	$2,289	+$366
Without Dependents	$1,995	$1,871	+$124

E-5 Total Monthly Compensation in Madison

Here is how E-5 pay breaks down for a service member with 6 years of service stationed in Madison:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,110	$4,110
BAH	$2,655	$1,995
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$7,241.95	$6,581.95

Base pay shown for 6 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-4 — $2,394/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-5 in Madison?

The 2026 E-5 BAH rate in Madison is $2,655/mo with dependents and $1,995/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-5 in Madison?

An E-5 with 6 years of service in Madison earns approximately $7,241.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,110 + BAH $2,655 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $6,581.95/mo.

Is Madison BAH above or below average?

E-5 BAH in Madison is $366 above the national average of $2,289/mo with dependents.

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