Monday 22nd July 2019
Armed forces personnel receive highest pay rise since 2007.
An above inflation pay rise for the armed forces was announced, with the lowest paid soldiers, sailors and airmen and women receiving a 6% increase to ensure they receive a living wage.
The Ministry of Defence has accepted in full the Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body’s recommendations for a 2.9% pay rise this financial year. This pay rise – the highest since 2007 – represents an annual increase of £995 in the average salary for personnel.
A separate pay rise has also been awarded to the lowest paid personnel, with the basic pay for newly trained sailors, soldiers, and airmen and women, rising by £1,140. This increase means that after basic training, new and junior personnel will receive an annual salary of £20,000 a year.
This represents an above inflation 6% pay rise for the most junior service personnel.
The annual pay award will be implemented in September’s salaries and will be backdated from April.
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