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BAH · VA298

2026 BAH Rates in NORFOLK/PORTSMOUTH, VA

All 27 paygrades, with and without dependents. This MHA changed +19.5% over the last 4 years.

E-5 with dependents · 2026
$2,430/mo
$29,160/yr
Without dep: $1,908·Δ +$522/mo
YoY change
+4.5%
vs 2025 for E-5 w/dep
PaygradeWith depNo depAnnual w/dep
E-1$2,229$1,707$26,748
E-2$2,229$1,707$26,748
E-3$2,229$1,707$26,748
E-4$2,229$1,707$26,748
E-5$2,430$1,908$29,160
E-6$2,559$2,043$30,708
E-7$2,604$2,235$31,248
E-8$2,661$2,463$31,932
E-9$2,796$2,487$33,552
W-1$2,574$2,166$30,888
W-2$2,628$2,460$31,536
W-3$2,697$2,496$32,364
W-4$2,832$2,562$33,984
W-5$3,000$2,616$36,000
O-1E$2,613$2,427$31,356
O-2E$2,685$2,481$32,220
O-3E$2,859$2,547$34,308
O-1$2,454$2,022$29,448
O-2$2,556$2,367$30,672
O-3$2,694$2,505$32,328
O-4$3,054$2,601$36,648
O-5$3,318$2,625$39,816
O-6$3,342$2,673$40,104
O-7$3,366$2,718$40,392
O-8$3,366$2,718$40,392
O-9$3,366$2,718$40,392
O-10$3,366$2,718$40,392

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 · 20232026

YearMonthlyAnnualYoY
2023$2,034$24,408-
2024$2,268$27,216+11.5%
2025$2,325$27,900+2.5%
2026$2,430$29,160+4.5%

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