E-3 BAH Rates in Cheyenne, WY (2026)

With Dependents
$1,539
per month
Without Dependents
$1,161
per month
Total Comp (w/ dep)
$5,030.95
base + BAH + BAS

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-3 (Private First Class (PFC)) stationed in Cheyenne, WY is $1,539 per month with dependents and $1,161 per month without dependents. This rate is $590 below 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 Cheyenne is approximately $5,030.95 with dependents or $4,652.95 without.

E-3 BAH: Cheyenne vs National Average

CheyenneNational AvgDifference
With Dependents$1,539$2,129−$590
Without Dependents$1,161$1,683−$522

E-3 Total Monthly Compensation in Cheyenne

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

ComponentWith DependentsWithout Dependents
Base Pay$3,015$3,015
BAH$1,539$1,161
BAS$476.95$476.95
Total$5,030.95$4,652.95

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 E-3 BAH rate in Cheyenne is $1,539/mo with dependents and $1,161/mo without dependents.

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

An E-3 with 2 years of service in Cheyenne earns approximately $5,030.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $3,015 + BAH $1,539 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $4,652.95/mo.

Is Cheyenne BAH above or below average?

E-3 BAH in Cheyenne is $590 below the national average of $2,129/mo with dependents.

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E-3 BAH in Cheyenne, WY, in context

An E-3 with dependents in Cheyenne, WY draws $1,539/mo — 27.7% below the national average of $2,129 for this grade (236th of 299 MHAs). Without dependents the rate is $1,161/mo, a $378 difference.

Worth knowing: promotion to E-4 does not raise BAH in this MHA — both grades draw $1,539/mo with dependents. The housing bump at junior grades often arrives later than the stripe.

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