House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Ministry of Defence Update
19 July 2022 · Ministry of Defence
Proposed by Ben Wallace Con Wyre and Preston North
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At a glance
Key points
- The Government has accepted the recommendations of the Armed Forces' Pay Review Body and Senior Salaries Review Body for a 3.75% increase in base pay for all members up to 1-star rank.
- There is a 3.5% consolidated increase in pay for senior military personnel.
- Caps on accommodation charges are set at 1%, and there is no increase in food charges.
Issue summary
The Minister is announcing the Government's decision on pay for Armed Forces personnel for the year 2022-23.
Action requested
The Government has accepted the recommendations of the Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body (AFPRB) and Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB), providing a 3.75% increase in base pay for all members up to 1-star rank, and a 3.5% consolidated increase for senior military personnel. Additionally, there are caps on accommodation charges at 1%, no rise in food charges, and an increase in starting salaries after training.
Key facts
- The Government accepted the AFPRB's and SSRB’s recommendations in full.
- Pay awards will benefit the whole of the Armed Forces with a 3.75% increase for base pay up to 1-star rank.
- Senior military personnel receive a 3.5% consolidated increase.
- Accommodation charges capped at 1%, food charges frozen, and starting salary after training increased to £21,424.
- The cumulative pay award in the last five years is 11%.