Pay & Allowances
Graduate (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 $75.60 a day and degree qualified trainees receive $80.45.
Daily rates of pay for commissioned Reserve Force Officers commence at $122.71.
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 Grade may increase following the acquisition of additional skills and completion of further training.
Refer to the Salary Scales for further details.
