Pay & Allowances

Graduate

Salary (excluding allowances) will depend on the assigned competency level and increment which in turn depends on theological qualification and years since ordination. A chaplain appointed at the lowest level Division 1 CL 1-1 is paid $73,268 per year ($2,810 per fortnight)*.

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

In addition to your salary, you will receive Service Allowance of $12,128 per year ($465 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.

Salary will continue to increase based on rank and the number of years of service completed in that rank. Refer to the Salary Scales.

* Please note that these figures do not include compulsory deductions for taxation; meals, accommodation and utilities (as applicable); and superannuation.

Graduate (Reserve)

Members of the Reserve on part-time service are paid at a daily rate of pay which is tax free. Salary will continue to increase based on rank and the number of years of service completed in that rank. Daily rates of pay for a Chaplain in the Reserve Force commence at $200.73.

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

Note: A higher salary may be granted in recognition of relevant work experience.

Refer to the Salary Scales for further details.