E-5 BAH Rates in Camp Lejeune, NC (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-5 (Sergeant (SGT)) stationed in Camp Lejeune, NC is $1,584 per month with dependents and $1,476 per month without dependents. This rate is $705 below the national average for E-5.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-5 base pay of $4,110/mo (at 6 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in Camp Lejeune is approximately $6,170.95 with dependents or $6,062.95 without.

E-5 BAH: Camp Lejeune vs National Average

	Camp Lejeune	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,584	$2,289	−$705
Without Dependents	$1,476	$1,871	−$395

E-5 Total Monthly Compensation in Camp Lejeune

Here is how E-5 pay breaks down for a service member with 6 years of service stationed in Camp Lejeune:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,110	$4,110
BAH	$1,584	$1,476
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$6,170.95	$6,062.95

Base pay shown for 6 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 Camp Lejeune

• E-3 — $1,578/mo
• E-4 — $1,578/mo
• E-6 — $1,944/mo
• E-7 — $1,995/mo
• O-1 — $1,635/mo
• O-2 — $1,941/mo
• O-3 — $2,085/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-5 in Camp Lejeune?

The 2026 E-5 BAH rate in Camp Lejeune is $1,584/mo with dependents and $1,476/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-5 in Camp Lejeune?

An E-5 with 6 years of service in Camp Lejeune earns approximately $6,170.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,110 + BAH $1,584 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $6,062.95/mo.

Is Camp Lejeune BAH above or below average?

E-5 BAH in Camp Lejeune is $705 below the national average of $2,289/mo with dependents.

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