O-2 BAH Rates in Camp Lejeune, NC (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-2 (First Lieutenant (1LT)) stationed in Camp Lejeune, NC is $1,941 per month with dependents and $1,596 per month without dependents. This rate is $667 below 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 Camp Lejeune is approximately $8,753.98 with dependents or $8,408.98 without.

O-2 BAH: Camp Lejeune vs National Average

	Camp Lejeune	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,941	$2,608	−$667
Without Dependents	$1,596	$2,243	−$647

O-2 Total Monthly Compensation in Camp Lejeune

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$6,484.5	$6,484.5
BAH	$1,941	$1,596
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$8,753.98	$8,408.98

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 Camp Lejeune

• E-3 — $1,578/mo
• E-4 — $1,578/mo
• E-5 — $1,584/mo
• E-6 — $1,944/mo
• E-7 — $1,995/mo
• O-1 — $1,635/mo
• O-3 — $2,085/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for O-2 in Camp Lejeune?

The 2026 O-2 BAH rate in Camp Lejeune is $1,941/mo with dependents and $1,596/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for O-2 in Camp Lejeune?

An O-2 with 4 years of service in Camp Lejeune earns approximately $8,753.98/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,484.5 + BAH $1,941 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $8,408.98/mo.

Is Camp Lejeune BAH above or below average?

O-2 BAH in Camp Lejeune is $667 below the national average of $2,608/mo with dependents.

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