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British Army is the warfare force for the UK, who hire regular and reserve soldiers.

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Do British Army pay minimum wage?

Yes. Most people are paid above the minimum wage at British Army.

Military and Defence Companies who pay minimum wage include Royal Air Force, Royal Navy and Ministry of Defence.

Here’s how British Army pay different age groups.

Age group British Army pay per hour
16-17 Not enough data yet
18-20 £7.10-15.13 per hour
21-22 £9.10-38.88 per hour
23 and over £10.05-24.48 per hour

Last updated 27 March 2024

What is the Real Living Wage?

The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

Location Real Living Wage
London £13.15
Rest of the UK £12.00

What is the legal minimum wage?

The minimum wage is the legal minimum you must be paid per hour.

Age group Legal minimum wage
23 or older £10.42
21-22 £10.18
18-20 £7.49
Under 18 £5.28
Apprentices £5.28

How we know this

Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and March 2024.

87% of people say they are paid at or above the legal minimum wage.

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What people are saying about pay at British Army

  • Best thing

    Extra pay while traveling

    Worst thing

    Management. The people. Living conditions. Almost everything.

    3.4

    British Army Vehicle mechanic, September 2023

  • Best thing

    Travel, pay, colleagues

    Worst thing

    Lack of communication , lack of fair treatment by certain line managers, lack of support

    7.1

    British Army Employee, February 2021

  • Best thing

    The pay.

    Worst thing

    There is a lot of bullying, racism, destruction and theft of personal property.

    6.0

    British Army IT manager, November 2020

  • Best thing

    Pay, friends, deployments

    Worst thing

    Postings, officers

    6.6

    British Army Sergeant, October 2020

  • Best thing

    Pay, benefits, holidays, opportunities

    Worst thing

    Hours, last minute changes

    7.8

    British Army Military police, August 2020

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