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
| Paygrade | With dep | No dep | Annual 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 · 2023–2026
| Year | Monthly | Annual | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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