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Military bases in Hawaii: installations, personnel and BAH
The major military installations in Hawaii in our directory, with 2026 housing allowance and Defense Manpower Data Center personnel counts by branch.
Data vintage: DMDC personnel as of August 31, 2026 (compared with September 30, 2025); BAH effective January 1, 2026; HUD FY2026 fair market rents. Last checked 2026-10-27 by The CompareTheData team.
Data: DMDC, DTMO and HUD. Jump to sources · Methodology
Key takeaways
- Hawaii hosts 48,755 active-duty members, the 8th most of any state, plus 9,578 Guard and reserve members and 19,199 DoD civilians (August 31, 2026).
- The Army is the largest branch here (21,444 active duty, 44% of the state's total).
- Active-duty personnel changed by +3,227 (+7.1%) since September 30, 2025.
- The bases in our directory here share a 2026 E-5 with-dependents BAH of $3,663.
Military bases in Hawaii
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| Base | Branch | Nearest city | BAH E-5 with dependents | BAH E-5 without | BAH O-3 with dependents | HUD fair market rent, 2BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam | Joint | Honolulu | $3,663 | $2,856 | $4,428 | $2,642 |
| MCB Hawaii | Marine Corps | Kaneohe | $3,663 | $2,856 | $4,428 | $2,642 |
| Schofield Barracks | Army | Wahiawa | $3,663 | $2,856 | $4,428 | $2,642 |
Active-duty personnel in Hawaii by branch
| Branch | Active duty | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Army | 21,444 | 44.0% |
| Navy | 13,032 | 26.7% |
| Marine Corps | 7,200 | 14.8% |
| Air Force | 5,291 | 10.9% |
| Coast Guard | 1,568 | 3.2% |
| Space Force | 220 | 0.5% |
How to read these numbers
- The base list covers major installations we profile, not every DoD site in Hawaii.
- Personnel counts are statewide and include members at sites not listed here.
Common questions
How many military bases are in Hawaii?
Our directory covers 3 major installations in Hawaii: Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, MCB Hawaii, Schofield Barracks. Official DoD inventories also list smaller sites, reserve centers and Guard facilities.
How many active-duty military are in Hawaii?
48,755 as of August 31, 2026 (DMDC), ranking 8 of 50 states and D.C.
Which branch has the most members in Hawaii?
The Army, with 21,444 active-duty members. Next is the Navy (13,032).
What is BAH in Hawaii in 2026?
For an E-5 with dependents, from $3,663 to $3,663 a month at the bases listed here. See all 2026 BAH rates.
Related
Sources
- DMDC, Military and Civilian Personnel by Service and Location (by state), August 2026 and September 2025. as of August 31, 2026; prior September 30, 2025.
- Defense Travel Management Office, 2026 BAH rates (ASCII file, all locations and pay grades). effective January 1, 2026.
- HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026.