Defence Force Member salary in Australia
Updated 21 July 2026
Take-home on the median Defence Force Member salary of $66,963 — after $10,609 income tax and $1,339 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Defence Force Member roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Army Reserve★ 4.8 | $130,373 | $125,316 – $135,430 |
| Adfactors PR★ 3.6 | $98,820 | $93,939 – $103,700 |
| Australian Army★ 3.6 | $76,000 | $52,000 – $119,000 |
| Australian Government, Department of Defence★ 3.7 | $72,000 | $50,000 – $86,000 |
| Australian Department of Defense★ 3.6 | $62,596 | $60,215 – $64,977 |
| Royal Australian Navy★ 3.4 | $59,989 | $57,896 – $62,081 |
| UK Ministry of Defence★ 3.7 | $55,442 | $53,153 – $57,732 |
| Sunnyside Community Services★ 4.0 | $53,826 | $51,732 – $55,921 |
| Defence Research & Development Organisation★ 4.2 | $49,867 | $47,641 – $52,094 |
| RSA Security★ 3.8 | $39,599 | $37,998 – $41,200 |
| The British Army★ 3.9 | $22,012 | $21,119 – $22,905 |
Defence Force Member pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2026–27 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.