NWS Earle BAH Rates 2026
Calculate your Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for NWS Earle. Rates are based on the JB MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, NJ Military Housing Area.
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BAH rates: Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO), effective January 1, 2026. Rates set annually by DoD based on rental survey data.
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Run the rent-vs-buy numbers for NWS Earle →All NWS Earle BAH Rates by Pay Grade
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| E-1 | $2,715 | $2,085 |
| E-2 | $2,715 | $2,085 |
| E-3 | $2,715 | $2,085 |
| E-4 | $2,715 | $2,085 |
| E-5 | $2,823 | $2,421 |
| E-6 | $3,444 | $2,610 |
| E-7 | $3,486 | $2,715 |
| E-8 | $3,525 | $2,952 |
| E-9 | $3,642 | $3,135 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 | $3,465 | $2,691 |
| W-2 | $3,501 | $2,949 |
| W-3 | $3,555 | $3,159 |
| W-4 | $3,678 | $3,450 |
| W-5 | $3,831 | $3,492 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (Prior Enlisted) | $3,489 | $2,820 |
| O-2E (Prior Enlisted) | $3,543 | $3,096 |
| O-3E (Prior Enlisted) | $3,702 | $3,438 |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 | $2,904 | $2,604 |
| O-2 | $3,438 | $2,793 |
| O-3 | $3,552 | $3,219 |
| O-4 | $3,882 | $3,477 |
| O-5 | $4,122 | $3,495 |
| O-6 | $4,155 | $3,531 |
| O-7 | $4,188 | $3,594 |
Official 2026 BAH rates for the JB MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, NJ Military Housing Area, effective January 1, 2026.
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