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14 October 2026

Australia publishes yearly pay of top army, navy and air force officers

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Australia publishes yearly pay of top army, navy and air force officers

Australia has disclosed identical $659,090 salaries for its Army, Navy and Air Force chiefs, revealing how the country pays its top military leaders each year.

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