Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam
Honolulu, Hawaii · Navy / Air Force
JBPHH is the joint headquarters for Pacific Fleet and Pacific Air Forces, combining the historic Pearl Harbor naval complex with Hickam AFB on Oahu's south shore.
Quick Facts
Location
Honolulu, HI
Branch
Navy, Air Force
MHA
Honolulu County, HI
E-5 w/dep BAH
$3,663/mo
State Tax
6.5% (Hawaii)
2026 BAH Rates — Honolulu County, HI
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) | $3,333 | $2,598 |
| E-2 (PV2/FA/A1C/PFC) | $3,333 | $2,598 |
| E-3 (PFC/SA/SrA/LCpl) | $3,333 | $2,598 |
| E-4 (SPC/Cpl/SN/Cpl) | $3,333 | $2,598 |
| E-5 (SGT/PO2/SSgt) | $3,663 | $2,856 |
| E-6 (SSG/PO1/TSgt) | $3,912 | $3,036 |
| E-7 (SFC/CPO/MSgt) | $4,098 | $3,348 |
| E-8 (MSG/1SG/SCPO) | $4,302 | $3,720 |
| E-9 (SGM/CSM/MCPO) | $4,518 | $3,783 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 (WO1) | $3,930 | $3,222 |
| W-2 (CW2) | $4,182 | $3,717 |
| W-3 (CW3) | $4,434 | $3,795 |
| W-4 (CW4) | $4,551 | $3,951 |
| W-5 (CW5) | $4,692 | $4,146 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (2LT — prior enlisted) | $4,137 | $3,660 |
| O-2E (1LT — prior enlisted) | $4,398 | $3,768 |
| O-3E (CPT — prior enlisted) | $4,572 | $3,903 |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 (2LT/ENS/2ndLt) | $3,702 | $2,997 |
| O-2 (1LT/LTJG/1stLt) | $3,909 | $3,555 |
| O-3 (CPT/LT/Capt) | $4,428 | $3,819 |
| O-4 (MAJ/LCDR/Maj) | $4,737 | $4,110 |
| O-5 (LTC/CDR/LtCol) | $4,959 | $4,224 |
| O-6 (COL/CAPT/Col) | $5,001 | $4,413 |
| O-7 (BG/RDML/BGen) | $5,040 | $4,494 |
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
$3,663/mo
National avg E-5 w/dep
$1,987/mo
vs. National avg
+$1,676/mo
Honolulu is one of the most expensive housing markets in the country. BAH rates are the highest in the DoD, but Hawaii rents consistently outpace BAH — particularly for larger units. Many servicemembers live on base to manage costs.
Key Insights for Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam
An E-5 with dependents receives $3,663/month BAH — or $43,956/year — to cover housing costs in the Honolulu County, HI area.
Hawaii taxes military base pay at approximately 6.5%. 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.