O-2 BAH Rates in Hawaii County, HI (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-2 (First Lieutenant (1LT)) stationed in Hawaii County, HI is $3,834 per month with dependents and $3,549 per month without dependents. This rate is $1,226 above the national average for O-2.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with O-2 base pay of $6,484.5/mo (at 4 years of service) and BAS of $328.48/mo, total monthly compensation in Hawaii County is approximately $10,646.98 with dependents or $10,361.98 without.

O-2 BAH: Hawaii County vs National Average

	Hawaii County	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$3,834	$2,608	+$1,226
Without Dependents	$3,549	$2,243	+$1,306

O-2 Total Monthly Compensation in Hawaii County

Here is how O-2 pay breaks down for a service member with 4 years of service stationed in Hawaii County:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$6,484.5	$6,484.5
BAH	$3,834	$3,549
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$10,646.98	$10,361.98

Base pay shown for 4 years of service. BAH and BAS are tax-free. Actual take-home pay will differ after federal tax on base pay. Use our Military Pay Calculator for a personalized estimate.

Other Ranks in Hawaii County

• E-3 — $3,447/mo
• E-4 — $3,447/mo
• E-5 — $3,594/mo
• E-6 — $3,837/mo
• E-7 — $3,876/mo
• O-1 — $3,630/mo
• O-3 — $3,945/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for O-2 in Hawaii County?

The 2026 O-2 BAH rate in Hawaii County is $3,834/mo with dependents and $3,549/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for O-2 in Hawaii County?

An O-2 with 4 years of service in Hawaii County earns approximately $10,646.98/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,484.5 + BAH $3,834 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $10,361.98/mo.

Is Hawaii County BAH above or below average?

O-2 BAH in Hawaii County is $1,226 above the national average of $2,608/mo with dependents.

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