Updated February 2026
2026 BAH Rates: Naval Station Norfolk
Monthly Basic Allowance for Housing rates for Naval Station Norfolk (Navy) in the Norfolk/Portsmouth military housing area (MHA: VA298), effective January 1, 2026.
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| Pay Grade | Monthly Rate | Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| E-1 | $2,229 | $26,748 |
| E-2 | $2,229 | $26,748 |
| E-3 | $2,229 | $26,748 |
| E-4 | $2,229 | $26,748 |
| E-5 | $2,430 | $29,160 |
| E-6 | $2,559 | $30,708 |
| E-7 | $2,604 | $31,248 |
| E-8 | $2,661 | $31,932 |
| E-9 | $2,796 | $33,552 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 | $2,574 | $30,888 |
| W-2 | $2,628 | $31,536 |
| W-3 | $2,697 | $32,364 |
| W-4 | $2,832 | $33,984 |
| W-5 | $3,000 | $36,000 |
| Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E | $2,613 | $31,356 |
| O-2E | $2,685 | $32,220 |
| O-3E | $2,859 | $34,308 |
| Commissioned Officer | ||
| O-1 | $2,454 | $29,448 |
| O-2 | $2,556 | $30,672 |
| O-3 | $2,694 | $32,328 |
| O-4 | $3,054 | $36,648 |
| O-5 | $3,318 | $39,816 |
| O-6 | $3,342 | $40,104 |
| O-7 | $3,366 | $40,392 |
| Pay Grade | Monthly Rate | Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| E-1 | $1,707 | $20,484 |
| E-2 | $1,707 | $20,484 |
| E-3 | $1,707 | $20,484 |
| E-4 | $1,707 | $20,484 |
| E-5 | $1,908 | $22,896 |
| E-6 | $2,043 | $24,516 |
| E-7 | $2,235 | $26,820 |
| E-8 | $2,463 | $29,556 |
| E-9 | $2,487 | $29,844 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 | $2,166 | $25,992 |
| W-2 | $2,460 | $29,520 |
| W-3 | $2,496 | $29,952 |
| W-4 | $2,562 | $30,744 |
| W-5 | $2,616 | $31,392 |
| Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E | $2,427 | $29,124 |
| O-2E | $2,481 | $29,772 |
| O-3E | $2,547 | $30,564 |
| Commissioned Officer | ||
| O-1 | $2,022 | $24,264 |
| O-2 | $2,367 | $28,404 |
| O-3 | $2,505 | $30,060 |
| O-4 | $2,601 | $31,212 |
| O-5 | $2,625 | $31,500 |
| O-6 | $2,673 | $32,076 |
| O-7 | $2,718 | $32,616 |
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Military Pay CalculatorHow BAH at Naval Station Norfolk compares (Norfolk/Portsmouth, VA MHA)
BAH for Naval Station Norfolk runs above the national average: $2,430/mo for an E-5 with dependents versus a $2,289 average across all 299 MHAs (98th overall, 6.2% above average).
Statewide, this ranks 3rd of 8 MHAs — between Warrenton, VA ($3,066/mo, highest) and Lexington, VA ($1,536/mo, lowest) for an E-5 with dependents.
Across enlisted grades here, having dependents adds an average of $445/mo (23.5%) 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.