How Much Are The British Army Paid in 2022? (Old Version)

How Much Are The British Army Paid? (Old Version)

The British Army pays its soldiers an annual salary which increases with rank. Starting from just over £16,000 whilst in training and going all the way up to £200,000 a year. As a soldier rises through the ranks so do their responsibilities, knowledge and experience and they are paid extra for those additional attributes that they bring to the table.

In this video I go through all of the ranks of the British Army and reveal the starting annual salary of each one. I explain what incremental levels, trade supplement pay and x-factor are and how it makes up the annual salary of the British Army soldier.

I also talk about if I get paid enough for my job role and why I am still in the Army.

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Timecodes:

0:00 Intro
0:32 What makes up the British Army salary?
1:05 British Army Trade Supplement Pay Table
2:03 British Army X-Factor
2:32 How much does a British Army recruit earn?
3:43 How much does a British Army private earn?
3:58 What are pay increment levels?
4:50 How much does a British Army lance corporal earn?
5:28 Why do higher ranks get paid more?
5:54 If you add more value, you earn more money
6:14 How much does a British Army corporal earn?
6:31 How much does a British Army sergeant earn?
6:57 How much does a British Army staff sergeant earn?
7:24 How much does a British Army warrant officer class 2 earn?
7:55 How much does a British Army warrant officer class 1 earn?
8:24 Commissioned ranks pay intro
8:54 How much does a British Army officer cadet earn?
9:04 How much does a British Army 2nd lieutenant earn?
9:14 How much does a British Army lieutenant earn?
9:23 How much does a British Army captain earn?
9:55 How much does a British Army major earn?
10:16 How much does a British Army lieutenant colonel earn?
10:32 How much does a British Army colonel earn?
10:49 How much does a British Army brigadier earn?
11:03 How much does a British Army major general, lieutenant general and general earn?
11:25 Is it possible for a private to make it to the rank of general?
11:50 Why are people dissatisfied with their pay?
13:26 Do I think I am paid enough?
14:48 Final thoughts
14:59 Outro

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DISCLAIMER:
I am not a professional financial advisor and this video is not financial advice. Please do your own research before making any decisions with your money and seek professional financial advice if need be.

[thesavvysquaddie]

Timecodes:

0:00 Intro
0:32 What makes up the British Army salary?
1:05 British Army Trade Supplement Pay Table
2:03 British Army X-Factor
2:32 How much does a British Army recruit earn?
3:43 How much does a British Army private earn?
3:58 What are pay increment levels?
4:50 How much does a British Army lance corporal earn?
5:28 Why do higher ranks get paid more?
5:54 If you add more value, you earn more money
6:14 How much does a British Army corporal earn?
6:31 How much does a British Army sergeant earn?
6:57 How much does a British Army staff sergeant earn?
7:24 How much does a British Army warrant officer class 2 earn?
7:55 How much does a British Army warrant officer class 1 earn?
8:24 Commissioned ranks pay intro
8:54 How much does a British Army officer cadet earn?
9:04 How much does a British Army 2nd lieutenant earn?
9:14 How much does a British Army lieutenant earn?
9:23 How much does a British Army captain earn?
9:55 How much does a British Army major earn?
10:16 How much does a British Army lieutenant colonel earn?
10:32 How much does a British Army colonel earn?
10:49 How much does a British Army brigadier earn?
11:03 How much does a British Army major general, lieutenant general and general earn?
11:25 Is it possible for a private to make it to the rank of general?
11:50 Why are people dissatisfied with their pay?
13:26 Do I think I am paid enough?
14:48 Final thoughts
14:59 Outro

[ZD-jmyc]

This is jaw dropping, a first year police constable in my state of South Australia will earn almost $90, 000 AUD per year (50k pounds). A SGT is well over $100, 000 AUD. Commissioned officers over $140, 000 (80k pounds). 8 weeks off a year and 12 days paid sick leave and a whole number of other leave types. Very informative, I am astounded. Move to Australia!!

[HenryTru]

Some seriously good stuff coming from this channel. I'm loving the extra level of banter in this video, thanks for the content!

[thescotishclonetrooperecho]

As a young person with plans to join as an army regular this video was very informative, thanks mate

[leecountffl]

As a Heterosexual male Soldier, who has seen Fraternization in action, it's not what you know it's who you blow can also improve your increment level.

[pierevojzola]

Hi, I left the British Army in 1971 after 13 years service in the rank of Colour Sergeant. I broke my 22 year contract and paid a £200 for the right to leave. I had made contributions towards my pension for most of my service. I have live outside of the UK since my discharge and therefore I have not received the usual updates to my pension. Take a guess what my yearly pension is? £3, 250.00 !!!! Don’t ever believe any figures that they quote you. As the man said, upscale your skills, take every course you can get on, get the certifications in writing. Take civilian courses, the army will pay for them. I remember in my last year in the Far East my RSM was going home to retirement and we calculated his pension and basically he would have to give up his tobacco habit to be able to survive on his pension. Thats why so many blokes ended up going on to the “Circuit” to survive if they had no other skills except being a squaddie! Cheers mate. Harera

[fatrick]

Only one man has ever gone from private to Field Marshall. William Robertson said his proudest and hardest promotion was to LCpl and he served in every rank.

[NansCheesyFungus]

I'm an ex soldier and tbh, the wages ain't worth what we get put through. Great life in the forces, but not enough pay.

[davidblyth]

Having worked at the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) Defence Headquarters in the directorate concerned with engineering, I participated in the design of a remuneration structure.
After many years it was implemented.
The UK Army seems to have a good system.
We did interface with some senior UK officers who were very proficient in my opinion.
One of my concerns was the remuneration/reward of Reserve Force members.
A friend's son resigned from the SANDF as a Captain in the Special Forces and eventually joined the UK army, starting as a Private. He was not impressed by the UK Army and left after his four year contract as a Cpl.

[barrysheridan]

Those who risk their life and health are not paid enough and are certainly not treated well once out of the service. As an aside, and not complaining, it was a different time, my first pay packet was 7 guineas. For all who serve, thank you.

[stema]

Wow, great info, when I joined I was on £11 a week (1979) thought I was minted.

[cityofjoy]

Thx 😊 🙏. Not in proportion to risk factors endured.

[Evanescence-xbuz]

Interesting video. My brother has been saying he is getting out for ages. He has 2 yrs left and he has been in the army since 1987, he is a WO1 and he's only stayed in because of his pension

[georgeatkinson]

As a boy soldier in the JLRRA in 1978 my first pay packet was £25 per week...After pay parade we were marched to the camp post office to open a savings account...we were "advised" to save £5 per week.

[soldierssoldier.]

A pittance, when I joined in 1969 I was paid £2 2 shillings and £5 in my POSB of course over the years it went up but was always very poor. It's not changed.

[wayneruddick]

A truly excellent video. Keep up the good work.

[nobbytang]

As a older male with a understanding of military history and service l think all ranks should be payed a lot lot more ….firefighters go on strike ?. Call out the army …covid needs extra bids to help ? Call out the army …and seeing so many young men in the prime of their lives coming back from Afghanistan or Iraq with limbs missing or worse you realise what these young people are prepared to risk …it’s humbling really and l thank you guys from the bottom of my heart !!…..the yanks pay a lot more and they steer veterans into the workplace far better than we do .

[bennybenoit]

Another great video. Your content just gets better. Keep it up please.

[thewyj]

Great advice, perspective and context in this video!

[gmcdon]

I planned to join the RAF at 17 and failed to get in on medical grounds. However, watching this video now seven years later I feel like not getting in was the best thing for me. I have mates who joined up and the pay doesn't justify what they do. Now, I work around a 50 hour week after completing a three year apprenticeship and earn a hell of a lot more than I would've even if I had done the seven years military service (plus I'm not going to potentially lose my life doing my current role!). Until they improve the pay and conditions I can't see many people joining up and sticking it out.