Pay & Allowances

In the Air Force you'll earn a good salary from day one, plus a comprehensive package that includes generous superannuation and a variety of allowances.

Earn a competitive salary plus more

You'll enjoy all this when you join the Air Force:

A good salary as you train (and learn to fly, if a Pilot)

Trade and technical salaries comparable to civilian positions

Bonuses for overseas deployments, peacekeeping and other missions

Pay increases with length of service, skills acquired and rank

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