What Is E-8 BAH at Marine Corps Base Hawaiʻi (MCBH) Kaneohe Bay? (2026 Hawaii BAH Rates)
Quick answer: 2026 Hawaii BAH for an E-8 stationed at Marine Corps Base Hawaiʻi (MCBH) Kaneohe Bay is $4,302 per month with dependents and $3,720 per month without dependents. E-8 BAH at MCBH Kaneohe is the same as E-8 BAH anywhere on Oʻahu (Honolulu County). Your allowance does not change based on the neighborhood you choose or how close you live to base.
Marine Corps Base Hawaii BAH Chart (All Ranks)
This chart shows the monthly Hawaii Honolulu County BAH by rank for Marine Corps Base Hawaii on Oʻahu. Kaneohe uses Honolulu County BAH rates.
| Rank | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $3,333 | $2,598 |
| E-2 | $3,333 | $2,598 |
| E-3 | $3,333 | $2,598 |
| E-4 | $3,333 | $2,598 |
| E-5 | $3,663 | $2,856 |
| E-6 | $3,912 | $3,036 |
| E-7 | $4,098 | $3,348 |
| E-8 | $4,302 | $3,720 |
| E-9 | $4,518 | $3,783 |
| W-1 | $3,930 | $3,222 |
| W-2 | $4,182 | $3,717 |
| W-3 | $4,434 | $3,795 |
| W-4 | $4,551 | $3,951 |
| W-5 | $4,692 | $4,146 |
| O-1 | $3,702 | $2,997 |
| O-2 | $3,909 | $3,555 |
| O-3 | $4,428 | $3,819 |
| O-4 | $4,737 | $4,110 |
| O-5 | $4,959 | $4,224 |
| O-6 | $5,001 | $4,413 |
| O-7 | $4,827 | $4,494 |
Note: These are Honolulu County BAH 2026 rates (used for Marine Corps Base Hawaii on Oʻahu). Always confirm your exact allowance using the official DoD BAH calculator.
Why Kaneohe BAH = Honolulu County BAH
Here is the simple truth: Marine Corps Base Hawaiʻi (MCBH) Kaneohe Bay is on Oʻahu, and the DoD sets BAH based on the local rental market for the duty location. On Oʻahu, that means your BAH is tied to Honolulu County, not a separate “Kaneohe-only” housing allowance.
So if you are an E-8, your BAH is determined by your pay grade and whether you have dependents. You will see two different monthly amounts with dependents versus without dependents, but you will not see different BAH just because you live closer to Kaneohe Bay, JBPHH, Schofield, or Wheeler. The housing market is island based, and the allowance follows Honolulu County, not the specific base gate.
Real-life advice: for most E-8 families at Marine Corps Base Hawaiʻi Kaneohe Bay, the bigger decision is not the exact BAH number. It is where you want your day-to-day life to feel easiest. Some families want the shortest possible drive to MCBH. Others care more about schools, parking, yard space, or being closer to Kailua town, beaches, and weekend life. That is where the right neighborhood choice can make your BAH feel tight or feel very comfortable.
From what I see every week in real life, the best home for Kaneohe is not always the biggest one. It is the one that fits your commute over the H-3 or Pali, your lifestyle, and your monthly budget without stress.
MaryJo McGillicuddy, Realtor Associate, Military Relocation Professional
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Explore More (MCBH + Oʻahu Housing Guides)
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- Schofield vs Kaneohe BAH (Same Rate, Different Lifestyle)
- Kaneohe Real Estate (Homes Near Marine Corps Base Hawaii)
- Kailua Real Estate (Beachside Living Near MCBH)
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