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Kauai County, HI BAH rates 2026
In Kauai County, HI, 2026 BAH runs from $2,757 a month (E-1 without dependents) to $5,991 (O-7 and above with dependents). An E-5 with dependents gets $3,798 a month, not taxed.
Kauai County, HI · E-5 · with dependents
$3,798 a month
$45,576 a year, not taxed.
| Grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $3,588 | $2,757 |
| E-2 | $3,588 | $2,757 |
| E-3 | $3,588 | $2,757 |
| E-4 | $3,588 | $2,757 |
| E-5 | $3,798 | $3,162 |
| E-6 | $4,266 | $3,399 |
| E-7 | $4,410 | $3,597 |
| E-8 | $4,566 | $3,897 |
| E-9 | $4,863 | $4,032 |
| W-1 | $4,287 | $3,525 |
| W-2 | $4,476 | $3,894 |
| W-3 | $4,668 | $4,050 |
| W-4 | $4,938 | $4,296 |
| W-5 | $5,262 | $4,446 |
| O-1E | $4,440 | $3,795 |
| O-2E | $4,638 | $4,002 |
| O-3E | $4,986 | $4,260 |
| O-1 | $3,861 | $3,375 |
| O-2 | $4,260 | $3,732 |
| O-3 | $4,662 | $4,095 |
| O-4 | $5,376 | $4,416 |
| O-5 | $5,892 | $4,503 |
| O-6 | $5,943 | $4,647 |
| O-7 and above | $5,991 | $4,731 |
What is take-home pay with BAH in Kauai County, HI?
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 Hawaii is your state of legal residence: Hawaii 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 | $2,757.00 | $3,588.00 | $4,095.00 | $4,662.00 |
| 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 | −$120.57 | −$18.89 | −$410.76 | −$269.56 |
| Take-home a month | $6,093.15 | $7,182.15 | $9,942.29 | $11,016.25 |
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Which ZIP codes are in Kauai County, HI?
DTMO’s 2026 list maps 17 ZIP codes to this housing area (HI414). BAH is set by the ZIP code of your duty station. The area name is DTMO’s own.
96703, 96705, 96714, 96715, 96716, 96722, 96741, 96746, 96747, 96751, 96752, 96754, 96756, 96765, 96766, 96769, 96796
How does Kauai County, HI BAH compare?
For an E-5 with dependents, Kauai County, HI pays $3,798 a month: number 17 of 338 housing areas, and $1,737 above the middle of all areas ($2,061). Other housing areas in Hawaii:
- Hawaii County, HI E-5 with dependents $3,594
- Honolulu County, HI E-5 with dependents $3,663
- Maui County, HI E-5 with dependents $4,329
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.
- Hawaii minimum wage The Hawaii minimum wage for 2026 and 2027, with full-time pay.
- Hawaii paycheck calculator Take-home pay for a civilian job in Hawaii, after federal and state tax.
Questions about BAH in Kauai County, HI
What is E-5 BAH in Kauai County, HI for 2026?
$3,798 a month with dependents and $3,162 without ($45,576 and $37,944 a year). That ranks 17 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 Kauai County, HI?
An O-3 gets $4,662 a month with dependents and $4,095 without in 2026. A W-2 gets $4,476 and $3,894.
How much BAH does an E-1 get in Kauai County, HI?
$3,588 a month with dependents and $2,757 without. E-1 to E-4 get the same rates here.
Which ZIP codes use Kauai County, HI BAH rates?
17 ZIP codes in DTMO’s 2026 list map to this housing area (HI414): 96703, 96705, 96714, 96715, 96716 and 12 more. BAH follows the ZIP code of your duty station, not where you live.
Is BAH in Kauai County, HI 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 $6,716.35 a month here with allowances and takes home about $6,093.15. These assume Hawaii is your state of legal residence: Hawaii taxes a resident’s basic pay in full. If your legal residence is another state, its rule applies instead.
When will Kauai County, HI 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.