What is the COLA index at MCB Hawaii?

The OCONUS COLA index at MCB Hawaii is 120, meaning everyday goods and services cost approximately 20% more than the U.S. average. COLA is a tax-free allowance that offsets this difference. Source: DTMO, January 2026.

Is military pay at MCB Hawaii taxable?

The planner treats Basic Pay as taxable and BAH, OCONUS COLA, and BAS as non-taxable allowances. It does not estimate a tax-free percentage when a required allowance is unavailable.

What currency is used at MCB Hawaii?

MCB Hawaii is in Hawaii, which uses the US Dollar (USD). The approximate exchange rate is 1 USD = 1 USD. OHA and COLA are paid in USD but fluctuate with the exchange rate.

Housing allowance availability reviewed September 17, 2026

MCB Hawaii Overseas Pay & BAH Information

Hawaii

Marines

COLA Index: 120

BAH

Available military pay components for MCB Hawaii, Hawaii. Housing uses BAH. Missing allowances make compensation totals unavailable.

Overseas Station Planner

Review pay, allowances, housing, and cost of living. Totals are unavailable when a required allowance is missing.

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Years of Service: 4

Number of Dependents: 0

Used for housing allowance dependency status and OCONUS COLA. Dependency status differs from whether family accompanies you.

Housing Situation

Off-base housing uses BAH in Alaska and Hawaii, and OHA elsewhere. Eligibility and the applicable rate require verification.

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Available Basic Pay, housing allowance, COLA, and BAS information will appear here.

Data availability: Unverified OHA figures have been withdrawn. Missing allowances are not treated as zero. Alaska and Hawaii use BAH. Available components remain estimates. COLA indices are from January 2026. Basic pay reflects 2026 DFAS tables. Verify current rates with your finance office or at travel.dod.mil.

About this tool: The Overseas Station Planner combines data from DFAS basic pay, housing allowance availability, OCONUS COLA, and exchange-rate context. Confirm current entitlements with your finance office.

Data Sources

OHA lookup (rates unavailable here): DTMO. OCONUS COLA: DTMO. Basic Pay: DFAS 2026. BAS: DFAS. All allowances are estimates and vary by family size and location.

MCB Hawaii BAH

MCB Hawaii uses Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH). Alaska and Hawaii are BAH locations. See the installation BAH page for rates by exact pay grade and dependency status.

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MCB Hawaii OCONUS COLA : Cost of Living

COLA Index

120

Cost Above US Baseline

+20%

Index Effective Date

July 16, 2025

OCONUS COLA is a non-taxable allowance that offsets higher overseas living costs. Your actual COLA amount depends on pay grade, years of service, and number of dependents. Source: DTMO, January 2026. Index updated multiple times per year.

Additional Allowances & Data Sources

BAS (Enlisted)	$453/mo : tax-free. Source: DFAS, effective Jan 1, 2026.
BAS (Officer)	$312/mo : tax-free. Source: DFAS, effective Jan 1, 2026.
Basic Pay	DFAS 2026 pay tables (3.8% increase). Varies by grade and years of service.
BAH	MCB Hawaii uses Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH). Alaska and Hawaii are BAH locations. See the installation BAH page for rates by exact pay grade and dependency status.
COLA Index	DTMO, January 2026. Updated multiple times per year based on local costs and exchange rates.

Last reviewed: September 17, 2026. Verify at travel.dod.mil and dfas.mil.

Understanding Your Pay at MCB Hawaii

MCB Hawaii uses Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH). Alaska and Hawaii are BAH locations. See the installation BAH page for rates by exact pay grade and dependency status. You may also receive OCONUS COLA to help cover higher living costs.

How Housing Allowances Work

The biggest difference: BAH is a fixed monthly amount you keep regardless of your actual rent. OHA only reimburses what you actually pay, up to the rental ceiling. If your rent is below the OHA ceiling, you receive less than the maximum. If it exceeds the ceiling, you pay the difference out of pocket. OHA rates also fluctuate with the US Dollar exchange rate.

Tax Advantages at MCB Hawaii

The planner treats Basic Pay as taxable and BAH, OCONUS COLA, and BAS as non-taxable. A tax-free percentage and civilian salary comparison require every allowance component.

About MCB Hawaii

Aloha! Welcome to Marine Corps Base Hawaii. MCB Hawaii, or MCBH, provides forward-based, sustainable, and secure training and operational support, facilities, and services so operational forces can accomplish their mission. MCBH's population includes approximately 25,000 Marines, sailors, family members, and civilian employees. The base is home to Marine Aircraft Group 24; 3rd Marine Regiment; 3rd Radio Battalion; 1st Battalion, 12th Marines; Combat Logistics Battalion 3; and other operational units and tenant commands. For more information on all the units at MCBH, visit the base's website . Continue reading for our in-depth guide on MCBH so you can get to know your new base and its surrounding community. 1. Where Is MCB Hawaii? 2. Google Map View 3. Getting There – Directions to MCB Hawa...

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