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Armed Forces (Officer) Salary Across the UK

Compare Armed Forces (Officer) salaries in all 12 UK regions. Mid-career median (Lieutenant Colonel) ranges from £65,520 to £95,040.

Region Entry Salary Mid-Career Peak Salary vs National
London £40,920 £95,040 £158,400 +32%
South East £32,860 £76,320 £127,200 +6%
Scotland £32,550 £75,600 £126,000 +5%
East of England £31,620 £73,440 £122,400 +2%
South West £30,690 £71,280 £118,800 -1%
North West £30,690 £71,280 £118,800 -1%
West Midlands £30,380 £70,560 £117,600 -2%
Northern Ireland £30,380 £70,560 £117,600 -2%
Yorkshire and The Humber £29,450 £68,400 £114,000 -5%
Wales £29,450 £68,400 £114,000 -5%
East Midlands £29,140 £67,680 £112,800 -6%
North East £28,210 £65,520 £109,200 -9%

Based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) via NOMIS. Regional adjustments use ONS regional pay differentials.