United States · BAH 2026 · New Jersey
Trenton, NJ BAH rates 2026
In Trenton, NJ, 2026 BAH runs from $2,409 a month (E-1 without dependents) to $5,424 (O-7 and above with dependents). An E-5 with dependents gets $3,465 a month, not taxed.
Trenton, NJ · E-5 · with dependents
$3,465 a month
$41,580 a year, not taxed.
| Grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $3,210 | $2,409 |
| E-2 | $3,210 | $2,409 |
| E-3 | $3,210 | $2,409 |
| E-4 | $3,210 | $2,409 |
| E-5 | $3,465 | $2,760 |
| E-6 | $3,972 | $2,982 |
| E-7 | $4,116 | $3,219 |
| E-8 | $4,269 | $3,570 |
| E-9 | $4,521 | $3,720 |
| W-1 | $3,996 | $3,129 |
| W-2 | $4,179 | $3,567 |
| W-3 | $4,365 | $3,738 |
| W-4 | $4,578 | $4,002 |
| W-5 | $4,836 | $4,149 |
| O-1E | $4,143 | $3,462 |
| O-2E | $4,338 | $3,687 |
| O-3E | $4,620 | $3,966 |
| O-1 | $3,531 | $2,952 |
| O-2 | $3,969 | $3,384 |
| O-3 | $4,362 | $3,786 |
| O-4 | $4,926 | $4,119 |
| O-5 | $5,334 | $4,203 |
| O-6 | $5,379 | $4,344 |
| O-7 and above | $5,424 | $4,422 |
What is take-home pay with BAH in Trenton, NJ?
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 New Jersey is your state of legal residence: New Jersey 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 | $2,409.00 | $3,210.00 | $3,786.00 | $4,362.00 |
| 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 | −$63.42 | −$52.19 | −$287.78 | −$167.44 |
| Take-home a month | $5,802.30 | $6,770.85 | $9,756.26 | $10,818.38 |
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Which ZIP codes are in Trenton, NJ?
DTMO’s 2026 list maps 66 ZIP codes to this housing area (NJ203). BAH is set by the ZIP code of your duty station. The area name is DTMO’s own.
Show all 66 ZIP codes
078xx: 07830
079xx: 07979
085xx: 08520, 08525, 08530, 08534, 08540, 08541, 08542, 08543, 08544, 08550, 08551, 08556, 08557, 08559, 08560, 08561
086xx: 08601, 08602, 08603, 08604, 08605, 08606, 08607, 08608, 08609, 08610, 08611, 08618, 08619, 08620, 08625, 08628, 08629, 08638, 08645, 08646, 08647, 08648, 08650, 08666, 08690, 08691, 08695
088xx: 08801, 08802, 08803, 08804, 08809, 08822, 08825, 08826, 08827, 08829, 08833, 08834, 08848, 08858, 08867, 08868, 08870, 08885, 08887, 08888, 08889
How does Trenton, NJ BAH compare?
For an E-5 with dependents, Trenton, NJ pays $3,465 a month: number 28 of 338 housing areas, and $1,404 above the middle of all areas ($2,061). Other housing areas in New Jersey:
- Atlantic City, NJ E-5 with dependents $2,655
- Cape May, NJ E-5 with dependents $2,754
- Fort Monmouth/Earle NWS, NJ E-5 with dependents $3,549
- JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ E-5 with dependents $2,823
- Northern New Jersey, NJ E-5 with dependents $4,749
- Perth Amboy, NJ E-5 with dependents $3,393
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.
- New Jersey minimum wage The New Jersey minimum wage for 2026 and 2027, with full-time pay.
- New Jersey paycheck calculator Take-home pay for a civilian job in New Jersey, after federal and state tax.
Questions about BAH in Trenton, NJ
What is E-5 BAH in Trenton, NJ for 2026?
$3,465 a month with dependents and $2,760 without ($41,580 and $33,120 a year). That ranks 28 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 Trenton, NJ?
An O-3 gets $4,362 a month with dependents and $3,786 without in 2026. A W-2 gets $4,179 and $3,567.
How much BAH does an E-1 get in Trenton, NJ?
$3,210 a month with dependents and $2,409 without. E-1 to E-4 get the same rates here.
Which ZIP codes use Trenton, NJ BAH rates?
66 ZIP codes in DTMO’s 2026 list map to this housing area (NJ203): 07830, 07979, 08520, 08525, 08530 and 61 more. BAH follows the ZIP code of your duty station, not where you live.
Is BAH in Trenton, NJ 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 $6,368.35 a month here with allowances and takes home about $5,802.30. These assume New Jersey is your state of legal residence: New Jersey taxes a resident’s basic pay in full. If your legal residence is another state, its rule applies instead.
When will Trenton, NJ 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.