Pay & Allowances
Other Ranks (Non Technical)
On initial entry as a fully qualified musician you are enlisted as an Aircraftman / Aircraftwoman Recruit (ACR/ACWR) and remain as such until graduation from 1RTU.
However, to acknowledge your trade qualifications you will be paid the salary of an Aircraftman / Aircraftwoman (AC/ACW) on Pay Grade 4 at the rate of $1,918 per fortnight ($50,010 per year)* upon enlistment.
To assist you in maintaining your uniforms in good order and condition, you will receive a Uniform Allowance of $16 per fortnight ($419 per year).
In addition to your salary, you will also receive Service Allowance of $465 per fortnight ($12,128 per year) except while undertaking Military (Initial) or Employment training. This allowance compensates a member for the unique requirements that service life may impose on an individual and his or her family.
Salary will continue to increase based on rank and the number of years of service completed in that rank. Pay Grade may also increase following the acquisition of additional skills and completion of advanced courses.
Refer to the Salary Scales for further details.
* Note: These figures do not include compulsory deductions for taxation; meals, accommodation and utilities (as applicable); or superannuation.
Other Ranks (Non Technical) (Reserve)
Salary while undertaking Military (Recruit) Training: $78.18 per day tax free.
Salary while undertaking or waiting to complete Employment Training: $92.43 per day tax free.
Each General Entry job in the Australian Defence Force is classified into a pay grade. This particular job is classified as a Pay Grade 4 occupation. Members of the Reserve on part-time service are paid at a daily rate of pay and on completion of training, this occupation attracts a starting rate of $137.01 per day. Your Pay Grade will normally increase following the acquisition of additional skills and completion of advanced courses.
In addition to your salary, a Reserve Allowance of $12.52 per day is payable to compensate for the unique demands of Reserve Service.