Updated February 2026
2026 BAH Rates: NAS JRB New Orleans
Monthly Basic Allowance for Housing rates for NAS JRB New Orleans (Navy) in the New Orleans military housing area (MHA: LA116), effective January 1, 2026.
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| Pay Grade | Monthly Rate | Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| E-1 | $1,779 | $21,348 |
| E-2 | $1,779 | $21,348 |
| E-3 | $1,779 | $21,348 |
| E-4 | $1,779 | $21,348 |
| E-5 | $1,905 | $22,860 |
| E-6 | $2,373 | $28,476 |
| E-7 | $2,439 | $29,268 |
| E-8 | $2,508 | $30,096 |
| E-9 | $2,634 | $31,608 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 | $2,394 | $28,728 |
| W-2 | $2,466 | $29,592 |
| W-3 | $2,556 | $30,672 |
| W-4 | $2,664 | $31,968 |
| W-5 | $2,805 | $33,660 |
| Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E | $2,448 | $29,376 |
| O-2E | $2,541 | $30,492 |
| O-3E | $2,688 | $32,256 |
| Commissioned Officer | ||
| O-1 | $1,968 | $23,616 |
| O-2 | $2,370 | $28,440 |
| O-3 | $2,553 | $30,636 |
| O-4 | $2,847 | $34,164 |
| O-5 | $3,060 | $36,720 |
| O-6 | $3,084 | $37,008 |
| O-7 | $3,105 | $37,260 |
| Pay Grade | Monthly Rate | Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| E-1 | $1,473 | $17,676 |
| E-2 | $1,473 | $17,676 |
| E-3 | $1,473 | $17,676 |
| E-4 | $1,473 | $17,676 |
| E-5 | $1,581 | $18,972 |
| E-6 | $1,779 | $21,348 |
| E-7 | $1,830 | $21,960 |
| E-8 | $2,004 | $24,048 |
| E-9 | $2,139 | $25,668 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 | $1,797 | $21,564 |
| W-2 | $2,001 | $24,012 |
| W-3 | $2,157 | $25,884 |
| W-4 | $2,385 | $28,620 |
| W-5 | $2,454 | $29,448 |
| Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E | $1,902 | $22,824 |
| O-2E | $2,109 | $25,308 |
| O-3E | $2,367 | $28,404 |
| Commissioned Officer | ||
| O-1 | $1,650 | $19,800 |
| O-2 | $1,866 | $22,392 |
| O-3 | $2,202 | $26,424 |
| O-4 | $2,436 | $29,232 |
| O-5 | $2,472 | $29,664 |
| O-6 | $2,532 | $30,384 |
| O-7 | $2,574 | $30,888 |
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Military Pay CalculatorHow BAH at NAS JRB New Orleans compares (New Orleans, LA MHA)
BAH for NAS JRB New Orleans comes in below the national average — $1,905/mo for an E-5 with dependents, 16.8% under the $2,289 average across 299 MHAs (187th overall).
Within the state, this is the highest-rate MHA of 9; the lowest is Monroe, LA at $1,194/mo for the same E-5 — a $711 monthly spread that matters if you have any say in your assignment.
Across enlisted grades here, having dependents adds an average of $417/mo (24.3%) to the allowance. The with/without-dependents gap is set per location, so it differs from base to base — use the tables above for your exact grade.
Comparisons computed from the official 2026 BAH rate file across all 299 market-priced MHAs (county cost groups excluded). Benchmark grade: E-5 with dependents.