What Is E-8 BAH at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH)? (2026 Hawaii BAH Rates)
Quick answer: 2026 Hawaii BAH for an E-8 stationed at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) is $4,302 per month with dependents and $3,720 per month without dependents. E-8 BAH at JBPHH 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.
Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam Hawaii BAH Chart (All Ranks)
This chart shows the monthly Hawaii Honolulu County BAH by rank for Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam Hawaii on Oʻahu. Pearl Harbor Hickam 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 Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam Hawaii on Oʻahu). Always confirm your exact allowance using the official DoD BAH calculator.
Why JBPHH BAH = Honolulu County BAH
Here is the simple truth: Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) 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 “JBPHH-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 JBPHH, Kaneohe Bay, Schofield Barracks, or Wheeler Army Airfield. 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 Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), 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 JBPHH. Others care more about schools, parking, yard space, or being closer to 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 JBPHH is not always the biggest one. It is the one that fits your commute, your lifestyle, and your monthly budget without stress.
MaryJo McGillicuddy, Realtor Associate, Military Relocation Professional
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Explore More (JBPHH + Oʻahu Housing Guides)
- What Is Hawaii BAH? (Oʻahu Housing Allowance Explained)
- How Does Dual BAH in Hawaii Actually Work?
- Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam BAH Guide
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