Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and Schofield Barracks make Oahu one of the most expensive duty stations in America. Island housing costs push Honolulu BAH to the very top of the national table — plan accordingly. An E-5 with dependents receives $3,663/month in this area. The full official table for Honolulu County, HI (MHA HI408) is below — every pay grade, with and without dependents, from 2026 DTMO rates, with 2027 projections marked where shown.
2026 BAH rates: Honolulu County, HI
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E1 | $3,333 | $2,598 |
| E2 | $3,333 | $2,598 |
| E3 | $3,333 | $2,598 |
| E4 | $3,333 | $2,598 |
| E5 | $3,663 | $2,856 |
| E6 | $3,912 | $3,036 |
| E7 | $4,098 | $3,348 |
| E8 | $4,302 | $3,720 |
| E9 | $4,518 | $3,783 |
| W1 | $3,930 | $3,222 |
| W2 | $4,182 | $3,717 |
| W3 | $4,434 | $3,795 |
| W4 | $4,551 | $3,951 |
| W5 | $4,692 | $4,146 |
| O1E | $4,137 | $3,660 |
| O2E | $4,398 | $3,768 |
| O3E | $4,572 | $3,903 |
| O1 | $3,702 | $2,997 |
| O2 | $3,909 | $3,555 |
| O3 | $4,428 | $3,819 |
| O4 | $4,737 | $4,110 |
| O5 | $4,959 | $4,224 |
| O6 | $5,001 | $4,413 |
| O7 | $5,040 | $4,494 |
| O8 | $5,040 | $4,494 |
| O9 | $5,040 | $4,494 |
| O10 | $5,040 | $4,494 |
Notes
- O-8, O-9 and O-10 are paid at the O-7 rate, per DTMO tables.
- BAH is tax-free and rate-protected: your rate cannot drop while you stay in the same area.
- Use the BAH Calculator 2027 for an exact figure by ZIP code, or try the duty-station comparison before a PCS.