MCAS Beaufort
Beaufort, South Carolina · Marine Corps / Navy
MCAS Beaufort is home to Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 and F-35B operational squadrons, located on Port Royal Sound in the South Carolina Lowcountry.
Quick Facts
Location
Beaufort, SC
Branch
Marine Corps, Navy
MHA
Beaufort/Parris Island, SC
E-5 w/dep BAH
$2,403/mo
State Tax
5.0% (South Carolina)
2026 BAH Rates — Beaufort/Parris Island, SC
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) | $2,319 | $1,875 |
| E-2 (PV2/FA/A1C/PFC) | $2,319 | $1,875 |
| E-3 (PFC/SA/SrA/LCpl) | $2,319 | $1,875 |
| E-4 (SPC/Cpl/SN/Cpl) | $2,319 | $1,875 |
| E-5 (SGT/PO2/SSgt) | $2,403 | $2,103 |
| E-6 (SSG/PO1/TSgt) | $2,811 | $2,235 |
| E-7 (SFC/CPO/MSgt) | $2,835 | $2,319 |
| E-8 (MSG/1SG/SCPO) | $2,844 | $2,490 |
| E-9 (SGM/CSM/MCPO) | $2,949 | $2,607 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 (WO1) | $2,832 | $2,304 |
| W-2 (CW2) | $2,841 | $2,487 |
| W-3 (CW3) | $2,859 | $2,622 |
| W-4 (CW4) | $2,982 | $2,808 |
| W-5 (CW5) | $3,141 | $2,829 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (2LT — prior enlisted) | $2,838 | $2,400 |
| O-2E (1LT — prior enlisted) | $2,850 | $2,580 |
| O-3E (CPT — prior enlisted) | $3,009 | $2,805 |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 (2LT/ENS/2ndLt) | $2,457 | $2,232 |
| O-2 (1LT/LTJG/1stLt) | $2,808 | $2,379 |
| O-3 (CPT/LT/Capt) | $2,856 | $2,661 |
| O-4 (MAJ/LCDR/Maj) | $3,192 | $2,817 |
| O-5 (LTC/CDR/LtCol) | $3,438 | $2,832 |
| O-6 (COL/CAPT/Col) | $3,465 | $2,835 |
| O-7 (BG/RDML/BGen) | $3,489 | $2,883 |
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
$2,403/mo
National avg E-5 w/dep
$1,987/mo
vs. National avg
+$416/mo
Beaufort is a small coastal market with a charming historic district. BAH typically covers local rents, and the Lowcountry lifestyle makes the assignment popular despite the small market.
Key Insights for MCAS Beaufort
An E-5 with dependents receives $2,403/month BAH — or $28,836/year — to cover housing costs in the Beaufort/Parris Island, SC area.
South Carolina taxes military base pay at approximately 5.0%. 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.