🎖️ Tri-Service Military Matrix
ADF Tri-Service Rank & Salary Matrix (2025–2026)
Side-by-side comparison of rank equivalents across the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army, and RAAF with standard Service Allowance and superannuation.
| Navy Rank | Army Rank | Air Force Rank | Base Pay (PG3) | Total Package (+Service Allow) | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recruit | Recruit | Aircraftman/woman | $52,400 | $52,400 | Compare ⚖️ |
| Able Seaman | Private (Proficient) | Leading Aircraftman/woman | $74,200 | $90,520 | Compare ⚖️ |
| Leading Seaman | Lance Corporal | Corporal | $85,900 | $102,220 | Compare ⚖️ |
| Petty Officer | Sergeant | Sergeant | $98,400 | $114,720 | Compare ⚖️ |
| Chief Petty Officer | Warrant Officer Class 2 | Flight Sergeant | $112,500 | $128,820 | Compare ⚖️ |
| Lieutenant | Captain | Flight Lieutenant | $106,200 | $122,520 | Compare ⚖️ |
| Lieutenant Commander | Major | Squadron Leader | $131,800 | $148,120 | Compare ⚖️ |
| Commander | Lieutenant Colonel | Wing Commander | $156,400 | $172,720 | Compare ⚖️ |
| Captain (RAN) | Colonel | Group Captain | $186,500 | $202,820 | Compare ⚖️ |
🇦🇺 2025–2026 Tax Year Stage 3 Cuts Active
Calculate ADF Military Take-Home Pay
Stage 3 Tax Cuts, 12% Superannuation Guarantee, and ATO Withholding Engine
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Advanced Adjustments (Salary Sacrifice & Hours)
Net Take-Home Pay
$ 70,766 / year in your pocket
Fortnightly Net $2,722
Weekly Net $1,361
Hourly Net (38h) $35.81
Gross Taxable Income $90,520
Total Income Tax (Stage 3) -$17,944
Medicare Levy (2.0%) -$1,810
Superannuation (12%) Paid by employer on top +$14,845
Effective Tax Rate: 21.8%
Marginal Tax Rate: 30%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Official Australian tax, superannuation, and take-home pay guidance grounded in current ATO rulings.
How do rank equivalents work across the Navy, Army, and Air Force?
The ADF operates a standardized tri-service rank alignment system certified by the Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal. For example, a Navy Able Seaman, Army Private (Proficient), and RAAF Leading Aircraftman share identical base pay tiers and standard $16,320 Service Allowance.