The point at which you would enter this scale depends upon the type of commission you are considering and in some cases, upon your professional or academic qualifications and past experience.

Annual basic pay (£) from 1 April 2005

Depends on Age on Entry and Rank	Salary
Midshipman - Sub lieutenant	14,727-21,301
- Sub Lieutenant (QARNNS)	25,604 - 26,951

Note: E(TM) entry pay depends on qualification and postgraduate experience.

University Cadet Entry (UCE)

First - Fourth Year

11,008-15490

Subsequent promotion

Royal Navy	Typical Ages
Lieutenant		32,809 - 39,018
Lieutenant Commander	30 - 37	41,328 - 49,497
Commander	38 - 44	58,005 - 64,123
Captain	45 - 48	67,174 - 74,244

Medical & Dental Officers (from 1 April 2005)

Rank
Surgeon Sub Lieutenant (as Medical & Dental Cadet)	Level 1 - 3	13,296 - 16,625
Acting Surgeon Lieutenant (Pre-Registration Medical Practitioner)		36,755
Surgeon Lieutenant	Level 1 - 5 (Accredited/Non-Accredited)	54,078 - 60,371
Surgeon Lieutenant Commander / Surgeon Commander / Surgeon Captain
Consultant	Level 1 - 32	63,517 - 111,565
GMP & GDP	Level 1 - 35	80,544 - 102,426
Non-Accredited	Level 1 - 29	58,407 - 86,563
Additional Pay Medical & Dental Officers
General Medical / Dental Practitioner Trainer Pay		7,022
MOD Distinction Awards		15,211 - 57,039

Pay

All Naval Personnel are required to have a bank account. Salary will be paid directly into your bank account at the end of each month and a pay slip issued to show details of your earnings and the deductions made for Tax, National insurance and other charges.

Additional Forms of Pay

Some types of work attract additional pay on top of the annual basic pay. The figures here are for guidance only:

Flying Pay

Awarded to Pilots and Observers on completion of professional training. Ranges from £4,572 on qualifying up to a maximum of £14,516 a year.

Submarine Pay

Awarded to all qualifying Submariners. The initial rate is £3,752 up to a maximum of £6,566 a year. In addition, a £5,000 'Golden Hello' is awarded on completion of training.

Other:

Additional forms of pay are awarded to divers, hydrographers and for a few other very specialist activities.

Longer Service at Sea Bonus

Once you have served at sea for at least 18 months you will receive a bonus of £4.43 per day rising to £11.28 per day, while serving at sea.

In addition

Service in the Royal Navy or Royal Marines attracts a wide range of benefits in addition to the basic pay described here. Details can be found by following the link below.