2026 BAH Rates — Fort Monmouth/Earle NWS, NJ
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Fort Monmouth/Earle NWS, NJ (Military Housing Area NJ200), 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 | $3,357 | $2,523 |
| E-2 | $3,357 | $2,523 |
| E-3 | $3,357 | $2,523 |
| E-4 | $3,357 | $2,523 |
| E-5 | $3,549 | $2,940 |
| E-6 | $4,080 | $3,180 |
| E-7 | $4,173 | $3,363 |
| E-8 | $4,272 | $3,657 |
| E-9 | $4,437 | $3,816 |
| W-1 | $4,101 | $3,300 |
| W-2 | $4,212 | $3,654 |
| W-3 | $4,335 | $3,834 |
| W-4 | $4,476 | $4,098 |
| W-5 | $4,653 | $4,194 |
| O-1E | $4,188 | $3,546 |
| O-2E | $4,314 | $3,780 |
| O-3E | $4,503 | $4,074 |
| O-1 | $3,618 | $3,159 |
| O-2 | $4,077 | $3,486 |
| O-3 | $4,332 | $3,888 |
| O-4 | $4,710 | $4,173 |
| O-5 | $4,986 | $4,224 |
| O-6 | $5,028 | $4,314 |
| O-7 | $5,067 | $4,392 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Fort Monmouth/Earle NWS, NJ?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Fort Monmouth/Earle NWS, NJ receives $3,549 per month in tax-free BAH, or $2,940 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.