BAH · NJ198
2026 BAH Rates in CAPE MAY, NJ
All 27 paygrades, with and without dependents. This MHA changed +39.9% over the last 4 years.
E-5 with dependents · 2026
$2,754/mo
$33,048/yr
Without dep: $2,172·Δ +$582/mo
YoY change
+8.9%
vs 2025 for E-5 w/dep
| Paygrade | With dep | No dep | Annual w/dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $2,523 | $1,968 | $30,276 |
| E-2 | $2,523 | $1,968 | $30,276 |
| E-3 | $2,523 | $1,968 | $30,276 |
| E-4 | $2,523 | $1,968 | $30,276 |
| E-5 | $2,754 | $2,172 | $33,048 |
| E-6 | $3,072 | $2,313 | $36,864 |
| E-7 | $3,114 | $2,532 | $37,368 |
| E-8 | $3,159 | $2,823 | $37,908 |
| E-9 | $3,312 | $2,913 | $39,744 |
| W-1 | $3,093 | $2,451 | $37,116 |
| W-2 | $3,132 | $2,820 | $37,584 |
| W-3 | $3,189 | $2,925 | $38,268 |
| W-4 | $3,360 | $3,078 | $40,320 |
| W-5 | $3,570 | $3,123 | $42,840 |
| O-1E | $3,117 | $2,751 | $37,404 |
| O-2E | $3,177 | $2,892 | $38,124 |
| O-3E | $3,390 | $3,066 | $40,680 |
| O-1 | $2,799 | $2,289 | $33,588 |
| O-2 | $3,069 | $2,682 | $36,828 |
| O-3 | $3,186 | $2,955 | $38,232 |
| O-4 | $3,639 | $3,108 | $43,668 |
| O-5 | $3,969 | $3,129 | $47,628 |
| O-6 | $4,002 | $3,165 | $48,024 |
| O-7 | $4,032 | $3,222 | $48,384 |
| O-8 | $4,032 | $3,222 | $48,384 |
| O-9 | $4,032 | $3,222 | $48,384 |
| O-10 | $4,032 | $3,222 | $48,384 |
Note: E-1 to E-4 in single-type-1 barracks generally receive $0 BAH; the rates shown apply when authorized to live off-base or with dependents.
E-5 with dependents · 2023–2026
| Year | Monthly | Annual | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,968 | $23,616 | - |
| 2024 | $2,262 | $27,144 | +14.9% |
| 2025 | $2,529 | $30,348 | +11.8% |
| 2026 | $2,754 | $33,048 | +8.9% |
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