Pay & Benefits
- £18,687 Annual pay rate for soldiers in training from day 1
- £23,496 Annual pay rate for soldiers after initial training (some roles will get more)
- £28,861 Annual pay rate for officers while in training at Sandhurst
- £37,425 Annual pay rate for officers after training.
You’ll receive an annual review to ensure that you’re able to progress through the ranks – and this means that you’ll unlock higher pay as you progress.
Some Army jobs pay higher than the standard rate of pay. These are typically specialist roles.
Current rates of pay for Soldiers just starting out in these ranks are:
Recruits (in initial training); £18,687 a year
Private: £23,496 a year
Lance Corporal: £30,769 a year
Corporal: £35,718 a year
Sergeant: £40,058 a year
You can find specific pay details for each role on Rolefinder.
The current rates for officers just starting out in each of these ranks are:
Officer cadets (at Sandhurst): £28,861 per annum
2nd Lieutenant: £37,425 per annum
Lieutenant: £38,704 per annum
Captain: £47,680 per annum
Major: £59,799 per annum
Army officer pay is in line with other graduate jobs.
Golden Handshakes
We are currently offering people joining as full time Chefs or Petroleum Operators an extra £6,500. Talk to your recruiter to find out if you qualify.