HONOLULU COUNTY, HI · MHA HI408 · effective January 1, 2026
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam BAH Rates 2026
Official 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, which falls in the Honolulu County, HI housing area (HI408). These rates also apply to Schofield Barracks, which shares the same housing area. An E-5 with dependents receives $3,663 per month here ($2,856 without dependents).
That is about 65% above the $2,225 average across all 338 military housing areas, ranking 20 of 338. BAH is tax-free, and most members also draw BAS at $476.95/month (enlisted).
E-4 with dependents
$3,333/mo
$2,598 without
E-5 with dependents
$3,663/mo
$2,856 without
E-6 with dependents
$3,912/mo
$3,036 without
E-7 with dependents
$4,098/mo
$3,348 without
O-1 with dependents
$3,702/mo
$2,997 without
O-3 with dependents
$4,428/mo
$3,819 without
2026 BAH rates at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam — all pay grades
Monthly, tax-free. O-1E/O-2E/O-3E are officers with prior enlisted service.
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $3,333 | $2,598 |
| E-2 | $3,333 | $2,598 |
| E-3 | $3,333 | $2,598 |
| E-4 | $3,333 | $2,598 |
| E-5 | $3,663 | $2,856 |
| E-6 | $3,912 | $3,036 |
| E-7 | $4,098 | $3,348 |
| E-8 | $4,302 | $3,720 |
| E-9 | $4,518 | $3,783 |
| W-1 | $3,930 | $3,222 |
| W-2 | $4,182 | $3,717 |
| W-3 | $4,434 | $3,795 |
| W-4 | $4,551 | $3,951 |
| W-5 | $4,692 | $4,146 |
| O-1E | $4,137 | $3,660 |
| O-2E | $4,398 | $3,768 |
| O-3E | $4,572 | $3,903 |
| O-1 | $3,702 | $2,997 |
| O-2 | $3,909 | $3,555 |
| O-3 | $4,428 | $3,819 |
| O-4 | $4,737 | $4,110 |
| O-5 | $4,959 | $4,224 |
| O-6 | $5,001 | $4,413 |
| O-7 | $5,040 | $4,494 |
| O-8 | $5,040 | $4,494 |
| O-9 | $5,040 | $4,494 |
| O-10 | $5,040 | $4,494 |
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Which ZIP codes get the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam rate
Housing area HI408 covers 69 ZIP codes. If your duty station falls in any of them you receive the rates on this page, whatever your home address. At this location the with-dependents rate runs 28% above the without-dependents rate, and pay grades span $3,333 to $5,040 per month.
ZIP codes in HI408
96701, 96706, 96707, 96709, 96712, 96717, 96730, 96731, 96734, 96744, 96759, 96762, 96782, 96786, 96789, 96791, 96792, 96795, 96797, 96801, 96802, 96803, 96804, 96805, 96806, 96807, 96808, 96809, 96810, 96811, 96812, 96813, 96814, 96815, 96816, 96817, 96818, 96819, 96820, 96821, 96822, 96823, 96824, 96825, 96826, 96828, 96830, 96836, 96837, 96838, 96839, 96840, 96841, 96843, 96844, 96846, 96847, 96848, 96849, 96850 … and 9 more
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Installations with similar BAH to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam
An E-5 with dependents draws $3,663/month here — $43,956 a year, tax-free. These bases pay closest to the same:
| Installation | Area | E-5 w/ dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam | Honolulu County, HI | $3,663 |
| Travis AFB | Vallejo/Travis AFB, CA | $3,369 |
| Camp Pendleton | Camp Pendleton, CA | $3,963 |
| Naval Base San Diego | San Diego, CA | $3,975 |
| Fort Belvoir | Washington, DC Metro Area | $3,132 |
What these rates mean at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam
Your BAH is fixed by your duty-station ZIP code, pay grade and dependency status — not by your actual rent or where in the area you choose to live. Everyone assigned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam at the same grade and dependency status receives the identical amount, so housing cheaper than your allowance leaves money in your pocket, and anything above it comes out of your own.
Rates are re-set every January from fresh local rental surveys. Individual rate protection means your BAH will not fall while you stay at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in the same grade with the same dependency status, even if the published rate for the area drops.
To see BAH alongside basic pay and BAS for your total monthly compensation, use the military pay calculator, or check basic pay by rank on the 2026 military pay chart.
Frequently asked questions
What is the BAH rate at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in 2026?
An E-5 with dependents assigned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam receives $3,663 per month in 2026, or $2,856 without dependents. Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam sits in the HONOLULU COUNTY, HI military housing area (HI408). Rates vary by pay grade — the full table is on this page.
Is BAH at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam higher or lower than average?
For an E-5 with dependents, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam pays $3,663 against a $2,225 average across all 338 housing areas — about 65% above the national mean, ranking 20 of 338 areas.
Does BAH at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam depend on where I actually live?
No. Your BAH is set by your duty-station ZIP code, not your home address, so everyone assigned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam at the same grade and dependency status receives the same rate. If you rent for less than your BAH you keep the difference; if you spend more, you cover it.
BAH rates at other installations
Source
Rates are the 2026 tables published by the Defense Travel Management Office for military housing area HI408 (HONOLULU COUNTY, HI), effective January 1, 2026. Installation-to-area mapping uses the official DTMO ZIP file (duty-station ZIP 96860). This page is for estimation; your finance office is the authority on your entitlement.