Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall
Arlington, Virginia · Army
JBMHH is the Army installation adjacent to the Pentagon, home of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment ("The Old Guard"), Arlington National Cemetery, and multiple senior headquarters commands.
Quick Facts
Location
Arlington, VA
Branch
Army
MHA
Washington, DC Metro Area
E-5 w/dep BAH
$3,132/mo
State Tax
4.8% (Virginia)
CONUS COLA
Eligible (moderate)
2026 BAH Rates — Washington, DC Metro Area
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) | $3,096 | $2,409 |
| E-2 (PV2/FA/A1C/PFC) | $3,096 | $2,409 |
| E-3 (PFC/SA/SrA/LCpl) | $3,096 | $2,409 |
| E-4 (SPC/Cpl/SN/Cpl) | $3,096 | $2,409 |
| E-5 (SGT/PO2/SSgt) | $3,132 | $2,832 |
| E-6 (SSG/PO1/TSgt) | $3,759 | $3,057 |
| E-7 (SFC/CPO/MSgt) | $3,855 | $3,099 |
| E-8 (MSG/1SG/SCPO) | $3,957 | $3,261 |
| E-9 (SGM/CSM/MCPO) | $4,128 | $3,447 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 (WO1) | $3,780 | $3,096 |
| W-2 (CW2) | $3,894 | $3,258 |
| W-3 (CW3) | $4,023 | $3,471 |
| W-4 (CW4) | $4,167 | $3,777 |
| W-5 (CW5) | $4,350 | $3,876 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (2LT — prior enlisted) | $3,870 | $3,129 |
| O-2E (1LT — prior enlisted) | $4,002 | $3,405 |
| O-3E (CPT — prior enlisted) | $4,197 | $3,753 |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 (2LT/ENS/2ndLt) | $3,213 | $3,054 |
| O-2 (1LT/LTJG/1stLt) | $3,753 | $3,126 |
| O-3 (CPT/LT/Capt) | $4,020 | $3,531 |
| O-4 (MAJ/LCDR/Maj) | $4,410 | $3,855 |
| O-5 (LTC/CDR/LtCol) | $4,692 | $3,909 |
| O-6 (COL/CAPT/Col) | $4,731 | $3,999 |
| O-7 (BG/RDML/BGen) | $4,770 | $4,071 |
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
$3,132/mo
National avg E-5 w/dep
$1,987/mo
vs. National avg
+$1,145/mo
Arlington is one of the most expensive markets in the DC area. BAH is among the highest in the country for the DC MHA, but Northern Virginia rents are equally extreme — many senior members find tight coverage at lower grades.
Key Insights for Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall
An E-5 with dependents receives $3,132/month BAH — or $37,584/year — to cover housing costs in the Washington, DC Metro Area area.
Virginia taxes military base pay at approximately 4.8%. BAH and BAS remain tax-free at the federal and state level.
Members at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall are eligible for CONUS COLA — a monthly supplement for high-cost areas (National Capital Region, moderate tier). Confirm your exact rate with your finance office.
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.