Defence Force Member salary in Queensland
Updated 21 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $66,963 — Queensland sits $13,537 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Defence Force Member salary of $80,500 — after $14,670 income tax and $1,610 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 | $128,936 | $123,617 – $134,255 |
| Adfactors PR★ 3.6 | $98,583 | $95,164 – $102,021 |
| Australian Army★ 3.6 | $84,000 | $51,988 – $115,000 |
| Australian Government, Department of Defence★ 3.7 | $75,000 | $72,000 – $86,000 |
| Australian Department of Defense★ 3.6 | $63,019 | $61,028 – $65,009 |
| UK Ministry of Defence★ 3.7 | $54,996 | $52,713 – $57,280 |
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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.