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Pay and allowances

Join the Army as a Territorial and you'll put more money in your pocket. You'll be paid for every training session that you attend, travel to your unit is subsidised and all your kit is free. Whether you're looking for a second income or are saving for something extra, it's a great way to give your finances a boost.

Learn about the rewards of life in the Territorials

Life as a Territorial is challenging - but there are plenty of rewards as well. You get a real sense of friendship in your unit, you’re paid well and will have the chance to take part in adventurous sports.

Territorial pay

As a Territorial soldier, you get paid for each quarter day of training. The pay scale that you’ll be on is based on what a Regular soldier with the same job and rank would get. So as a new soldier recruit, you get £35.04 for a full day, but this rises to £43.54 when you finish basic training. And if you’re a graduate officer cadet, you’ll get £62.07 a day. Remember that this increases as you get promoted and gain experience.
TA soldier doing her day job

Bonuses

Depending on what unit you join, your minimum training commitment could be 19 or 27 days a year. If you meet this commitment, you get a tax-free lump sum called a bounty. This will increase each year that you serve as a Territorial. In your first year, it's £424, but after five years you'll receive an extra £1674. As well as the bounty, there are also subsidies that will pay for food while you're on duty and travel to the unit. All this will be explained to you when you join.
soldier in canteen

Ready for adventure?

Like adventerous sports, travel and improving your fitness? We're waiting to hear from you.

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