Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
Jacksonville, North Carolina · Marine Corps / Navy
Camp Lejeune is home to II Marine Expeditionary Force and is the primary East Coast amphibious assault training base, hosting Marine Corps units and special operations forces.
Quick Facts
Location
Jacksonville, NC
Branch
Marine Corps, Navy
MHA
Camp Lejeune, NC
E-5 w/dep BAH
$1,584/mo
State Tax
4.0% (North Carolina)
2026 BAH Rates — Camp Lejeune, NC
Monthly rates. Source: DTMO 2026 BAH data. BAH is not taxable income.
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| E-1 (PVT/SR/Amn/Pvt) | $1,578 | $1,323 |
| E-2 (PV2/FA/A1C/PFC) | $1,578 | $1,323 |
| E-3 (PFC/SA/SrA/LCpl) | $1,578 | $1,323 |
| E-4 (SPC/Cpl/SN/Cpl) | $1,578 | $1,323 |
| E-5 (SGT/PO2/SSgt) | $1,584 | $1,476 |
| E-6 (SSG/PO1/TSgt) | $1,944 | $1,569 |
| E-7 (SFC/CPO/MSgt) | $1,995 | $1,593 |
| E-8 (MSG/1SG/SCPO) | $2,049 | $1,662 |
| E-9 (SGM/CSM/MCPO) | $2,160 | $1,761 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 (WO1) | $1,962 | $1,590 |
| W-2 (CW2) | $2,016 | $1,659 |
| W-3 (CW3) | $2,088 | $1,776 |
| W-4 (CW4) | $2,187 | $1,950 |
| W-5 (CW5) | $2,316 | $2,004 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (2LT — prior enlisted) | $2,001 | $1,599 |
| O-2E (1LT — prior enlisted) | $2,073 | $1,740 |
| O-3E (CPT — prior enlisted) | $2,208 | $1,935 |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 (2LT/ENS/2ndLt) | $1,635 | $1,566 |
| O-2 (1LT/LTJG/1stLt) | $1,941 | $1,596 |
| O-3 (CPT/LT/Capt) | $2,085 | $1,809 |
| O-4 (MAJ/LCDR/Maj) | $2,355 | $1,989 |
| O-5 (LTC/CDR/LtCol) | $2,553 | $2,016 |
| O-6 (COL/CAPT/Col) | $2,571 | $2,064 |
| O-7 (BG/RDML/BGen) | $2,586 | $2,097 |
O-8, O-9, and O-10 receive the same BAH as O-7. Rates effective January 1, 2026.
How This Market Compares
E-5 w/dep BAH here
$1,584/mo
National avg E-5 w/dep
$1,987/mo
vs. National avg
-$403/mo
Jacksonville is a military-dominated market with affordable rents. BAH provides solid coverage, but the town's rental supply is heavily shaped by military demand cycles. Buyers often find good value in the surrounding Onslow County area.
Key Insights for Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
An E-5 with dependents receives $1,584/month BAH — or $19,008/year — to cover housing costs in the Camp Lejeune, NC area.
North Carolina taxes military base pay at approximately 4.0%. BAH and BAS remain tax-free at the federal and state level.
BAH is designed to cover median rental costs — not average or premium rents. Members living in above-median housing pay the difference out of pocket; those in below-median housing keep the surplus.
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Data Source & Disclaimer
BAH rates are from the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO) 2026 BAH data, effective January 1, 2026. Rates are set by Military Housing Area (MHA), not individual ZIP code — all ZIPs in the same MHA receive identical rates. This page is for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with DoD, DTMO, or any government agency. Verify your entitlement at travel.dod.mil.