Pay & Allowances
Royal Military College Duntroon
Salary while undertaking Military (Initial Officer) Training and Employment Training: $38,176 per year ($1,464 per fortnight.*
While under training, you will also receive $9,092 per year pro rata ($349 per fortnight pro rata) Trainee Allowance.
Trainees are promoted to the rank of Lieutenant at the completion of their Helicopter Tactics Course with a salary increase to $54,209 per year ($2,079 per fortnight).*
To assist you in maintaining your uniforms in good order and condition, you will also receive a Uniform Allowance of $419 per year ($16 per fortnight). This increases to $682 per year ($26 per fortnight) after commissioning.
In addition to your salary, you will also receive Service Allowance of $12,128 per year ($465 per fortnight) except while as a Staff Cadet at the Royal Military College of Australia or undertaking Employment training. This allowance compensates a member for the unique requirements that service life may impose on an individual and his or her family.
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.
