Updated February 2026
2026 BAH Rates: Naval Support Activity Bethesda
Monthly Basic Allowance for Housing rates for Naval Support Activity Bethesda (Navy) in the Washington military housing area (MHA: DC053), effective January 1, 2026.
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| Pay Grade | Monthly Rate | Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| E-1 | $3,096 | $37,152 |
| E-2 | $3,096 | $37,152 |
| E-3 | $3,096 | $37,152 |
| E-4 | $3,096 | $37,152 |
| E-5 | $3,132 | $37,584 |
| E-6 | $3,759 | $45,108 |
| E-7 | $3,855 | $46,260 |
| E-8 | $3,957 | $47,484 |
| E-9 | $4,128 | $49,536 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 | $3,780 | $45,360 |
| W-2 | $3,894 | $46,728 |
| W-3 | $4,023 | $48,276 |
| W-4 | $4,167 | $50,004 |
| W-5 | $4,350 | $52,200 |
| Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E | $3,870 | $46,440 |
| O-2E | $4,002 | $48,024 |
| O-3E | $4,197 | $50,364 |
| Commissioned Officer | ||
| O-1 | $3,213 | $38,556 |
| O-2 | $3,753 | $45,036 |
| O-3 | $4,020 | $48,240 |
| O-4 | $4,410 | $52,920 |
| O-5 | $4,692 | $56,304 |
| O-6 | $4,731 | $56,772 |
| O-7 | $4,770 | $57,240 |
| Pay Grade | Monthly Rate | Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| E-1 | $2,409 | $28,908 |
| E-2 | $2,409 | $28,908 |
| E-3 | $2,409 | $28,908 |
| E-4 | $2,409 | $28,908 |
| E-5 | $2,832 | $33,984 |
| E-6 | $3,057 | $36,684 |
| E-7 | $3,099 | $37,188 |
| E-8 | $3,261 | $39,132 |
| E-9 | $3,447 | $41,364 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 | $3,096 | $37,152 |
| W-2 | $3,258 | $39,096 |
| W-3 | $3,471 | $41,652 |
| W-4 | $3,777 | $45,324 |
| W-5 | $3,876 | $46,512 |
| Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E | $3,129 | $37,548 |
| O-2E | $3,405 | $40,860 |
| O-3E | $3,753 | $45,036 |
| Commissioned Officer | ||
| O-1 | $3,054 | $36,648 |
| O-2 | $3,126 | $37,512 |
| O-3 | $3,531 | $42,372 |
| O-4 | $3,855 | $46,260 |
| O-5 | $3,909 | $46,908 |
| O-6 | $3,999 | $47,988 |
| O-7 | $4,071 | $48,852 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Military Pay CalculatorHow BAH at Naval Support Activity Bethesda compares (Washington, Dc Metro Area MHA)
BAH for Naval Support Activity Bethesda runs above the national average: $3,132/mo for an E-5 with dependents versus a $2,289 average across all 299 MHAs (46th overall, 36.8% above average).
This is the only market-priced MHA in the state, so there is no in-state rate to compare against; the nearest benchmark is the national average above.
Across enlisted grades here, having dependents adds an average of $654/mo (23.7%) 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.