2026 BAH Rates — Camp Pendleton, CA
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Camp Pendleton, CA (Military Housing Area CA024), effective January 1, 2026. BAH is a tax-free monthly allowance set by your duty-station ZIP code, pay grade, and whether you have dependents.
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $3,627 | $2,739 |
| E-2 | $3,627 | $2,739 |
| E-3 | $3,627 | $2,739 |
| E-4 | $3,627 | $2,739 |
| E-5 | $3,963 | $3,093 |
| E-6 | $4,398 | $3,324 |
| E-7 | $4,494 | $3,642 |
| E-8 | $4,596 | $4,056 |
| E-9 | $4,779 | $4,182 |
| W-1 | $4,419 | $3,513 |
| W-2 | $4,536 | $4,053 |
| W-3 | $4,662 | $4,197 |
| W-4 | $4,824 | $4,416 |
| W-5 | $5,019 | $4,518 |
| O-1E | $4,512 | $3,960 |
| O-2E | $4,644 | $4,152 |
| O-3E | $4,854 | $4,392 |
| O-1 | $4,023 | $3,285 |
| O-2 | $4,395 | $3,855 |
| O-3 | $4,659 | $4,239 |
| O-4 | $5,085 | $4,494 |
| O-5 | $5,391 | $4,548 |
| O-6 | $5,439 | $4,641 |
| O-7 | $5,484 | $4,725 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Camp Pendleton, CA?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Camp Pendleton, CA receives $3,963 per month in tax-free BAH, or $3,093 without dependents. Rates vary by pay grade — see the full table above.
Is BAH taxable?
No. BAH is a tax-free housing allowance, which makes it worth more than the same amount of taxable base pay.