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Norfolk/Portsmouth, VA BAH rates 2026
In Norfolk/Portsmouth, VA, 2026 BAH runs from $1,707 a month (E-1 without dependents) to $3,366 (O-7 and above with dependents). An E-5 with dependents gets $2,430 a month, not taxed.
Norfolk/Portsmouth, VA · E-5 · with dependents
$2,430 a month
$29,160 a year, not taxed.
| Grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $2,229 | $1,707 |
| E-2 | $2,229 | $1,707 |
| E-3 | $2,229 | $1,707 |
| E-4 | $2,229 | $1,707 |
| E-5 | $2,430 | $1,908 |
| E-6 | $2,559 | $2,043 |
| E-7 | $2,604 | $2,235 |
| E-8 | $2,661 | $2,463 |
| E-9 | $2,796 | $2,487 |
| W-1 | $2,574 | $2,166 |
| W-2 | $2,628 | $2,460 |
| W-3 | $2,697 | $2,496 |
| W-4 | $2,832 | $2,562 |
| W-5 | $3,000 | $2,616 |
| O-1E | $2,613 | $2,427 |
| O-2E | $2,685 | $2,481 |
| O-3E | $2,859 | $2,547 |
| O-1 | $2,454 | $2,022 |
| O-2 | $2,556 | $2,367 |
| O-3 | $2,694 | $2,505 |
| O-4 | $3,054 | $2,601 |
| O-5 | $3,318 | $2,625 |
| O-6 | $3,342 | $2,673 |
| O-7 and above | $3,366 | $2,718 |
What is take-home pay with BAH in Norfolk/Portsmouth, VA?
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 Virginia is your state of legal residence: Virginia subtracts up to $15,000 of basic pay (less above $15,000) and taxes the rest.
| 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 | $1,707.00 | $2,229.00 | $2,505.00 | $2,694.00 |
| 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 | −$132.40 | −$86.01 | −$356.66 | −$310.28 |
| Take-home a month | $5,031.33 | $5,756.03 | $8,406.38 | $9,007.53 |
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Which ZIP codes are in Norfolk/Portsmouth, VA?
DTMO’s 2026 list maps 67 ZIP codes to this housing area (VA298). BAH is set by the ZIP code of your duty station. The area name is DTMO’s own.
Show all 67 ZIP codes
233xx: 23320, 23321, 23322, 23323, 23324, 23325, 23326, 23327, 23328
234xx: 23432, 23433, 23434, 23435, 23436, 23437, 23438, 23439, 23450, 23451, 23452, 23453, 23454, 23455, 23456, 23457, 23458, 23459, 23460, 23461, 23462, 23463, 23464, 23465, 23466, 23467, 23471, 23479
235xx: 23501, 23502, 23503, 23504, 23505, 23506, 23507, 23508, 23509, 23510, 23511, 23513, 23514, 23515, 23517, 23518, 23519, 23523, 23529, 23541, 23551
237xx: 23701, 23702, 23703, 23704, 23705, 23707, 23708, 23709
238xx: 23851
How does Norfolk/Portsmouth, VA BAH compare?
For an E-5 with dependents, Norfolk/Portsmouth, VA pays $2,430 a month: number 102 of 338 housing areas, and $369 above the middle of all areas ($2,061). Other housing areas in Virginia:
- Charlottesville, VA E-5 with dependents $2,373
- Dahlgren/Fort A.P. Hill E-5 with dependents $2,313
- Hampton/Newport News, VA E-5 with dependents $2,274
- Lexington, VA E-5 with dependents $1,536
- Quantico/Woodbridge, VA E-5 with dependents $2,955
- Richmond/Fort Lee, VA E-5 with dependents $2,358
- Roanoke, VA E-5 with dependents $1,911
- Warrenton, VA E-5 with dependents $3,066
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.
- Virginia minimum wage The Virginia minimum wage for 2026 and 2027, with full-time pay.
- Virginia paycheck calculator Take-home pay for a civilian job in Virginia, after federal and state tax.
Questions about BAH in Norfolk/Portsmouth, VA
What is E-5 BAH in Norfolk/Portsmouth, VA for 2026?
$2,430 a month with dependents and $1,908 without ($29,160 and $22,896 a year). That ranks 102 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 Norfolk/Portsmouth, VA?
An O-3 gets $2,694 a month with dependents and $2,505 without in 2026. A W-2 gets $2,628 and $2,460.
How much BAH does an E-1 get in Norfolk/Portsmouth, VA?
$2,229 a month with dependents and $1,707 without. E-1 to E-4 get the same rates here.
Which ZIP codes use Norfolk/Portsmouth, VA BAH rates?
67 ZIP codes in DTMO’s 2026 list map to this housing area (VA298): 23320, 23321, 23322, 23323, 23324 and 62 more. BAH follows the ZIP code of your duty station, not where you live.
Is BAH in Norfolk/Portsmouth, VA 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 $5,666.35 a month here with allowances and takes home about $5,031.33. These assume Virginia is your state of legal residence: Virginia subtracts up to $15,000 of basic pay (less above $15,000) and taxes the rest.
When will Norfolk/Portsmouth, VA 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.