First year of training: $21,146 per year ($811 per fortnight).*

Second year of training: $25,213 per year ($967 per fortnight).*

Third year of training: $31,719 per year ($1,217 per fortnight).*

Fourth year of training: $33,753 per year ($1,295 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.

Salary (excluding allowances) on completion of employment training: $47,702 per year ($1,830 per fortnight).*

In addition to your salary, you will also receive Service Allowance of $10,672 per year ($409 per fortnight) except while undertaking Military (Initial Officer) 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.

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.

Trainees with dependants may be entitled to Trainee's Dependant Allowance which is paid to enable trainees with dependants to receive a salary not less than $1,406 per fortnight ($36,658 per year) while training. Conditions apply. Speak to your Careers Counsellor for details.

* Note: These figures do not include compulsory deductions for taxation; meals, accommodation and utilities (as applicable); or superannuation.

First six months of Military Training at RMC: $1,217 per fortnight ($31,719 per year).*

Final 12 months of Military Training at RMC: $1,295 per fortnight ($33,753 per year).*

To assist you in maintaining your uniforms in good order and condition, you will also receive a Uniform Allowance of $16 per fortnight ($419 per year). This increases to $26 per fortnight ($682 per year) after commissioning.

Officer Cadets graduate from RMC with the rank of Lieutenant. For an indication of salary after graduating from RMC, refer to the Salary Scales for further details.

In addition to your salary, you will also receive Service Allowance of $409 per fortnight ($10,672 per year) 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.

Trainees with dependants may be entitled to Trainee's Dependant Allowance which is paid to enable trainees with dependants to receive a salary not less than $1,406 per fortnight ($36,658 per year) while training. Conditions apply. Speak to your Careers Counsellor for details.

* Note: These figures do not include compulsory deductions for taxation; meals, accommodation and utilities (as applicable); or superannuation.

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 $75.60 a day and degree qualified trainees receive $80.45.

Daily rates of pay for commissioned Reserve Force Officers commence at $110.44 for non-degree qualified officers and degree qualified officers commence at $117.62.

In addition to your salary, a Service Allowance of $11.01 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 Group may increase following the acquisition of additional skills and completion of further training. Refer to the Salary Scales for further details.

Note: A higher salary may be granted in recognition of relevant work experience. This will be discussed at the Officer Selection Board.