HC Deb 24 July 1989 vol 157 c557W
Mr. Boyes

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the level of pay for a new recruit in each of the forces by men and by women.

Mr. Neubert

For male recruits in the Army and RAF the annual rate of pay on joining is:

  • Junior (aged under 17½)—£3,321.50 to £4,500.45, depending on age
  • Basic Trainees (aged over 17½)—£5,953.15 to £6,226.90, depending on the length of their initial commitment.
  • Officer Cadets—£6,781.70.

Rates for the Royal Navy are similar except that all basic trainees start on £5,935.15. The Royal Navy also employs apprentice artificers at a starting salary of £4,387.30 per annum.

For femal recruits in all three services the annual rate of pay on joining is:

£
Under 17½ 4,460.30
Basic trainees 5,898.40
Officer Cadets 6,719