Pay & Allowances

Officer

Upon joining the Air Force, you will be appointed as a PLTOFF and receive a salary of $50,901 per year (1,952 per fortnight).*

If you hold relevant tertiary qualifications and/or significant and relevant experience you may be appointed as a FLGOFF and receive $54,209 per year ($2,079 per fortnight).*

In addition to your base salary, Service Allowance at the rate of $12,128 per year ($465 per fortnight) is paid once you have completed Military and Employment training to compensate for the unique requirements that service life may impose on you or your family.

To assist you in maintaining your uniforms in good order and condition, you will also receive a Uniform Allowance of $682 per year ($26 per fortnight).

Your salary will continue to increase based on your rank and the number of years of service completed in that rank. Your pay grade may increase following the acquisition of additional skills and completion of further training. 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.

Officer (Reserve)

Members of the Reserve on part-time service are paid at a daily rate of pay which is tax-free.

While undergoing Initial Officer Training non-degree qualified trainees receive $90.99 a day and degree qualified trainees receive $103.13.

Daily rates of pay for commissioned Reserve Force Officers commence at $139.45.

In addition to your salary, a Reserve Allowance of $12.52 per day is payable to compensate for the unique demands of Reserve Service.

Your salary will continue to increase based on your rank and the number of years of service completed in that rank. Your pay grade may increase following the acquisition of additional skills and completion of further training.

Refer to the Salary Scales for further details.