QUANTICO/WOODBRIDGE, VA · MHA VA296 · effective January 1, 2026
Marine Corps Base Quantico BAH Rates 2026
Official 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for Marine Corps Base Quantico, which falls in the Quantico/Woodbridge, VA housing area (VA296). An E-5 with dependents receives $2,955 per month here ($2,361 without dependents).
That is about 33% above the $2,225 average across all 338 military housing areas, ranking 54 of 338. BAH is tax-free, and most members also draw BAS at $476.95/month (enlisted).
E-4 with dependents
$2,730/mo
$2,109 without
E-5 with dependents
$2,955/mo
$2,361 without
E-6 with dependents
$3,174/mo
$2,523 without
E-7 with dependents
$3,228/mo
$2,739 without
O-1 with dependents
$2,991/mo
$2,499 without
O-3 with dependents
$3,327/mo
$3,090 without
2026 BAH rates at Marine Corps Base Quantico — 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 | $2,730 | $2,109 |
| E-2 | $2,730 | $2,109 |
| E-3 | $2,730 | $2,109 |
| E-4 | $2,730 | $2,109 |
| E-5 | $2,955 | $2,361 |
| E-6 | $3,174 | $2,523 |
| E-7 | $3,228 | $2,739 |
| E-8 | $3,288 | $3,006 |
| E-9 | $3,444 | $3,060 |
| W-1 | $3,192 | $2,661 |
| W-2 | $3,252 | $3,003 |
| W-3 | $3,330 | $3,072 |
| W-4 | $3,489 | $3,180 |
| W-5 | $3,687 | $3,240 |
| O-1E | $3,234 | $2,952 |
| O-2E | $3,315 | $3,048 |
| O-3E | $3,519 | $3,165 |
| O-1 | $2,991 | $2,499 |
| O-2 | $3,171 | $2,883 |
| O-3 | $3,327 | $3,090 |
| O-4 | $3,753 | $3,222 |
| O-5 | $4,065 | $3,252 |
| O-6 | $4,098 | $3,306 |
| O-7 | $4,128 | $3,363 |
| O-8 | $4,128 | $3,363 |
| O-9 | $4,128 | $3,363 |
| O-10 | $4,128 | $3,363 |
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Which ZIP codes get the Marine Corps Base Quantico rate
Housing area VA296 covers 35 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 25% above the without-dependents rate, and pay grades span $2,730 to $4,128 per month.
ZIP codes in VA296
20109, 20110, 20111, 20112, 20113, 20136, 20143, 20155, 20156, 20168, 20169, 20181, 20182, 22025, 22026, 22125, 22134, 22135, 22172, 22191, 22192, 22193, 22194, 22195, 22403, 22405, 22406, 22412, 22430, 22463, 22471, 22545, 22554, 22555, 22556
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Installations with similar BAH to Marine Corps Base Quantico
An E-5 with dependents draws $2,955/month here — $35,460 a year, tax-free. These bases pay closest to the same:
| Installation | Area | E-5 w/ dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Corps Base Quantico | Quantico/Woodbridge, VA | $2,955 |
| Fort Meade | Fort G.G. Meade, MD | $2,901 |
| Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson | Anchorage, AK | $2,874 |
| Fort Belvoir | Washington, DC Metro Area | $3,132 |
| MacDill AFB | Tampa, FL | $2,709 |
What these rates mean at Marine Corps Base Quantico
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 Marine Corps Base Quantico 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 Marine Corps Base Quantico 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 Marine Corps Base Quantico in 2026?
An E-5 with dependents assigned to Marine Corps Base Quantico receives $2,955 per month in 2026, or $2,361 without dependents. Marine Corps Base Quantico sits in the QUANTICO/WOODBRIDGE, VA military housing area (VA296). Rates vary by pay grade — the full table is on this page.
Is BAH at Marine Corps Base Quantico higher or lower than average?
For an E-5 with dependents, Marine Corps Base Quantico pays $2,955 against a $2,225 average across all 338 housing areas — about 33% above the national mean, ranking 54 of 338 areas.
Does BAH at Marine Corps Base Quantico 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 Marine Corps Base Quantico 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 VA296 (QUANTICO/WOODBRIDGE, VA), effective January 1, 2026. Installation-to-area mapping uses the official DTMO ZIP file (duty-station ZIP 22134). This page is for estimation; your finance office is the authority on your entitlement.