3 MILITARY HOUSING AREAS IN HAWAII -- 2026 RATES
2026 BAH Rates in Hawaii -- Every Military Installation
Hawaii installations include Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and Fort Shafter. Island cost of living drives some of the highest BAH rates in the military.
3
MHAs
Installations
$3,663
Honolulu-Schofield Barracks
Highest E-5 w/ Deps
$3,663
JB Pearl Harbor-Hickam
Lowest E-5 w/ Deps
100%
Tax-free
Tax Status
BAH Rates by Installation -- Hawaii
Monthly rates with dependents. Sorted by E-5 rate (highest first).
| Installation | E-5 w/ Deps | E-7 w/ Deps | O-3 w/ Deps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu-Schofield Barracks, HI | $3,663 | $4,098 | $4,428 |
| Fort Shafter, HI | $3,663 | $4,098 | $4,428 |
| JB Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI | $3,663 | $4,098 | $4,428 |
Source: DoD BAH rate tables, effective January 1, 2026. All rates shown with dependents.
Top Installations in Hawaii
Honolulu-Schofield Barracks, HITax-free
E-5 w/ Deps
$3,663
E-7 w/ Deps
$4,098
O-3 w/ Deps
$4,428
JB Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HITax-free
E-5 w/ Deps
$3,663
E-7 w/ Deps
$4,098
O-3 w/ Deps
$4,428
How BAH Works in Hawaii
- BAH is tax-free and paid monthly alongside your base pay
- Rates are set by Military Housing Area (MHA) -- not your specific ZIP code
- "With dependents" rate applies if you have a spouse, child, or other qualifying dependent
- You keep the difference if you find housing below your BAH rate
- Rates are updated annually on January 1 and guaranteed not to decrease mid-year
- Hawaii has 3 distinct MHAs, each with unique rates based on local housing costs
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2026 rates per official DoD BAH tables, effective January 1, 2026. Always verify your specific rate with the official DoD BAH calculator. Source: Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO).