BAH · NJ204
2026 BAH Rates in JB MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, NJ
All 27 paygrades, with and without dependents. This MHA changed +15.2% over the last 4 years.
E-5 with dependents · 2026
$2,823/mo
$33,876/yr
Without dep: $2,421·Δ +$402/mo
YoY change
+5.0%
vs 2025 for E-5 w/dep
| Paygrade | With dep | No dep | Annual w/dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $2,715 | $2,085 | $32,580 |
| E-2 | $2,715 | $2,085 | $32,580 |
| E-3 | $2,715 | $2,085 | $32,580 |
| E-4 | $2,715 | $2,085 | $32,580 |
| E-5 | $2,823 | $2,421 | $33,876 |
| E-6 | $3,444 | $2,610 | $41,328 |
| E-7 | $3,486 | $2,715 | $41,832 |
| E-8 | $3,525 | $2,952 | $42,300 |
| E-9 | $3,642 | $3,135 | $43,704 |
| W-1 | $3,465 | $2,691 | $41,580 |
| W-2 | $3,501 | $2,949 | $42,012 |
| W-3 | $3,555 | $3,159 | $42,660 |
| W-4 | $3,678 | $3,450 | $44,136 |
| W-5 | $3,831 | $3,492 | $45,972 |
| O-1E | $3,489 | $2,820 | $41,868 |
| O-2E | $3,543 | $3,096 | $42,516 |
| O-3E | $3,702 | $3,438 | $44,424 |
| O-1 | $2,904 | $2,604 | $34,848 |
| O-2 | $3,438 | $2,793 | $41,256 |
| O-3 | $3,552 | $3,219 | $42,624 |
| O-4 | $3,882 | $3,477 | $46,584 |
| O-5 | $4,122 | $3,495 | $49,464 |
| O-6 | $4,155 | $3,531 | $49,860 |
| O-7 | $4,188 | $3,594 | $50,256 |
| O-8 | $4,188 | $3,594 | $50,256 |
| O-9 | $4,188 | $3,594 | $50,256 |
| O-10 | $4,188 | $3,594 | $50,256 |
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 | $2,451 | $29,412 | - |
| 2024 | $2,637 | $31,644 | +7.6% |
| 2025 | $2,688 | $32,256 | +1.9% |
| 2026 | $2,823 | $33,876 | +5.0% |
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