Updated February 2026
2026 BAH Rates: Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake
Monthly Basic Allowance for Housing rates for Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake (Navy) in the China Lake military housing area (MHA: CA021), effective January 1, 2026.
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| Pay Grade | Monthly Rate | Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| E-1 | $1,524 | $18,288 |
| E-2 | $1,524 | $18,288 |
| E-3 | $1,524 | $18,288 |
| E-4 | $1,524 | $18,288 |
| E-5 | $1,563 | $18,756 |
| E-6 | $1,767 | $21,204 |
| E-7 | $1,905 | $22,860 |
| E-8 | $2,058 | $24,696 |
| E-9 | $2,238 | $26,856 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 | $1,785 | $21,420 |
| W-2 | $1,968 | $23,616 |
| W-3 | $2,157 | $25,884 |
| W-4 | $2,268 | $27,216 |
| W-5 | $2,403 | $28,836 |
| Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E | $1,932 | $23,184 |
| O-2E | $2,130 | $25,560 |
| O-3E | $2,289 | $27,468 |
| Commissioned Officer | ||
| O-1 | $1,596 | $19,152 |
| O-2 | $1,764 | $21,168 |
| O-3 | $2,154 | $25,848 |
| O-4 | $2,445 | $29,340 |
| O-5 | $2,658 | $31,896 |
| O-6 | $2,676 | $32,112 |
| O-7 | $2,694 | $32,328 |
| Pay Grade | Monthly Rate | Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| E-1 | $1,344 | $16,128 |
| E-2 | $1,344 | $16,128 |
| E-3 | $1,344 | $16,128 |
| E-4 | $1,344 | $16,128 |
| E-5 | $1,428 | $17,136 |
| E-6 | $1,485 | $17,820 |
| E-7 | $1,530 | $18,360 |
| E-8 | $1,611 | $19,332 |
| E-9 | $1,680 | $20,160 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 | $1,527 | $18,324 |
| W-2 | $1,608 | $19,296 |
| W-3 | $1,683 | $20,196 |
| W-4 | $1,794 | $21,528 |
| W-5 | $1,941 | $23,292 |
| Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E | $1,560 | $18,720 |
| O-2E | $1,650 | $19,800 |
| O-3E | $1,755 | $21,060 |
| Commissioned Officer | ||
| O-1 | $1,482 | $17,784 |
| O-2 | $1,554 | $18,648 |
| O-3 | $1,689 | $20,268 |
| O-4 | $1,911 | $22,932 |
| O-5 | $1,995 | $23,940 |
| O-6 | $2,136 | $25,632 |
| O-7 | $2,172 | $26,064 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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This is one of the country's lower-cost military housing areas: 253rd of 299 MHAs, with an E-5-with-dependents rate of $1,563/mo — 31.7% under the $2,289 national average. Lower BAH cuts both ways: the allowance is smaller, but it typically stretches further against local rents.
This is the lowest-rate MHA of the 26 in the state; the highest, San Francisco, CA, pays the same E-5 $3,564 more per month.
Across enlisted grades here, having dependents adds an average of $280/mo (18.6%) 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.