United States · BAH 2026 · North Carolina
Elizabeth City, NC BAH rates 2026
In Elizabeth City, NC, 2026 BAH runs from $1,770 a month (E-1 without dependents) to $3,312 (O-7 and above with dependents). An E-5 with dependents gets $2,508 a month, not taxed.
Elizabeth City, NC · E-5 · with dependents
$2,508 a month
$30,096 a year, not taxed.
| Grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $2,304 | $1,770 |
| E-2 | $2,304 | $1,770 |
| E-3 | $2,304 | $1,770 |
| E-4 | $2,304 | $1,770 |
| E-5 | $2,508 | $1,980 |
| E-6 | $2,562 | $2,118 |
| E-7 | $2,595 | $2,310 |
| E-8 | $2,637 | $2,526 |
| E-9 | $2,760 | $2,532 |
| W-1 | $2,577 | $2,241 |
| W-2 | $2,613 | $2,523 |
| W-3 | $2,670 | $2,535 |
| W-4 | $2,796 | $2,559 |
| W-5 | $2,958 | $2,604 |
| O-1E | $2,598 | $2,505 |
| O-2E | $2,655 | $2,529 |
| O-3E | $2,823 | $2,547 |
| O-1 | $2,523 | $2,097 |
| O-2 | $2,559 | $2,442 |
| O-3 | $2,667 | $2,538 |
| O-4 | $3,009 | $2,589 |
| O-5 | $3,264 | $2,607 |
| O-6 | $3,288 | $2,643 |
| O-7 and above | $3,312 | $2,688 |
What is take-home pay with BAH in Elizabeth City, NC?
Monthly pay for four people stationed here in 2026. BAH and BAS are not taxed; federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare come off basic pay. These assume North Carolina is your state of legal residence: North Carolina taxes a resident’s basic pay in full. If your legal residence is another state, its rule applies instead.
| E-4, over 3 years, no dependents (single) | E-4, over 3 years, with dependents (married) | O-3, over 4 years, no dependents (single) | O-3, over 4 years, with dependents (married) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic pay | $3,482.40 | $3,482.40 | $7,382.70 | $7,382.70 |
| BAH | $1,770.00 | $2,304.00 | $2,538.00 | $2,667.00 |
| BAS | $476.95 | $476.95 | $328.48 | $328.48 |
| Federal tax, Social Security and Medicare | −$502.62 | −$346.31 | −$1,453.14 | −$1,087.37 |
| State income tax | −$96.55 | −$54.16 | −$252.18 | −$209.78 |
| Take-home a month | $5,130.17 | $5,862.88 | $8,543.87 | $9,081.03 |
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Which ZIP codes are in Elizabeth City, NC?
DTMO’s 2026 list maps 10 ZIP codes to this housing area (NC181). BAH is set by the ZIP code of your duty station. The area name is DTMO’s own.
27906, 27907, 27909, 27919, 27921, 27930, 27944, 27974, 27976, 27985
How does Elizabeth City, NC BAH compare?
For an E-5 with dependents, Elizabeth City, NC pays $2,508 a month: number 90 of 338 housing areas, and $447 above the middle of all areas ($2,061). Other housing areas in North Carolina:
- Asheville, NC E-5 with dependents $2,214
- Camp Lejeune, NC E-5 with dependents $1,584
- Charlotte, NC E-5 with dependents $2,169
- Durham/Chapel Hill, NC E-5 with dependents $2,118
- Fort Bragg/Pope, NC E-5 with dependents $1,806
- Greensboro, NC E-5 with dependents $1,809
- Morehead/Cherry Pt MCAS, NC E-5 with dependents $1,851
- Outer Banks, NC E-5 with dependents $2,604
- Raleigh, NC E-5 with dependents $2,091
- Seymour Johnson AFB, NC E-5 with dependents $1,521
- Wilmington, NC E-5 with dependents $2,040
Every housing area: BAH rates by location.
What does this leave out?
- BAH II, partial BAH and BAH-Differential, and rate protection (a member keeps a higher earlier rate while stationed in the same place).
- Special pays, deductions such as TSP and SGLI, and anything outside the 50 states (the Overseas Housing Allowance).
- In the take-home examples: local taxes and changes during the year.
What else can I work out?
- BAH calculator Your BAH from any ZIP code, with a second ZIP to compare for a move.
- Military pay calculator Basic pay, BAH, BAS and take-home pay for your rank, years of service, ZIP code and home state.
- Military pay chart 2026 Monthly basic pay for every grade, E-1 to O-10, at every length of service.
- North Carolina minimum wage The North Carolina minimum wage for 2026 and 2027, with full-time pay.
- North Carolina paycheck calculator Take-home pay for a civilian job in North Carolina, after federal and state tax.
Questions about BAH in Elizabeth City, NC
What is E-5 BAH in Elizabeth City, NC for 2026?
$2,508 a month with dependents and $1,980 without ($30,096 and $23,760 a year). That ranks 90 of the 338 housing areas for an E-5 with dependents; the middle of all areas is $2,061.
What is O-3 BAH in Elizabeth City, NC?
An O-3 gets $2,667 a month with dependents and $2,538 without in 2026. A W-2 gets $2,613 and $2,523.
How much BAH does an E-1 get in Elizabeth City, NC?
$2,304 a month with dependents and $1,770 without. E-1 to E-4 get the same rates here.
Which ZIP codes use Elizabeth City, NC BAH rates?
10 ZIP codes in DTMO’s 2026 list map to this housing area (NC181): 27906, 27907, 27909, 27919, 27921 and 5 more. BAH follows the ZIP code of your duty station, not where you live.
Is BAH in Elizabeth City, NC taxed?
No: BAH and BAS are not taxable income, so tax comes off basic pay only. For example, an E-4 with over 3 years and no dependents gets $5,729.35 a month here with allowances and takes home about $5,130.17. These assume North Carolina is your state of legal residence: North Carolina taxes a resident’s basic pay in full. If your legal residence is another state, its rule applies instead.
When will Elizabeth City, NC BAH change?
The 2026 rates apply until December 31, 2026. The Defense Department normally announces the 2027 rates in mid-December, to start on January 1, 2027.