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UK Armed Forces Pay Rates for all Services: April 2009 - April 2010

The pay for the different services is broadly similar.

The pay for the different services is broadly similar, but they are affected by a number of factors such as length of service, the particular trade or specialisation you perform and the level of responsibility.

British Army

All the pay charts for soldiers and officers including up to Warrant Officer and Colonel.

RAF

All the pay charts for airmen/airwomen, non-commissioned aircrew and officers.

Royal Navy

All the pay charts for the pay for ratings from the new recruit to Warrant Officer 1 and the officer pay including non-graduates up to Captain.

Royal Marines

All the pay charts for Royal Marines Commando and Commando Officer, including the training pay rates are shown here.

Volunteer Reserve Forces (VRF)

Members of the VRF are paid at a rate that is approximately equivalent to members of the corresponding regular forces. The pay rates for all four services, including training and travel allowances and bounties

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