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What's different about Army life?

Better pay and free qualifications. See how life in the Army compares to life in a normal civilian job.

At a glance

Army life comes with benefits that most normal office jobs will never come close to offering: a competitive salary and subsidised housing to help save for the future, free training and qualifications to build transferable skills, plus tons of sports and travel to take you around the world. As a soldier, you'll get the chance to grow, learn, and earn more.

What are the best benefits of Army life?

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Top 6 perks of life in the British Army

  • Your pay goes so much further
    Most people don't realise how far your Army salary goes. Your accommodation, food, gym and healthcare are all subsidised or free, so more of what you earn actually stays with you.

  • There's no landlord, no bills, and no drama
    You live in Army accommodation with your mates for literally a few quid a day. Bills are included and there's no huge deposit, no landlords, and no need to stress about utilities every month.

  • Qualifications without the debt
    The Army has over 100 roles across almost every industry. In most cases, you don't need experience or qualifications to apply. Plus, any training or Army apprenticeship you do is fully funded with no debt at the end.

  • The only gym membership you'll ever need
    Fitness is built into your job. Personal training, sports, and fully equipped gyms are all free with your Army job. Plus, proper medical and dental care is covered throughout your service.

  • You'll visit places most people only see on the 'gram
    When you’re in the Army you'll travel to cities and countries most people only ever see on social media. You'll be with your mates, off on adventure training or deployed on an operation that actually makes a difference.

  • It's perfect if you love the outdoors
    Adventurous training is a fully funded and a standard perk of Army life. From wreck diving off the coast of New Zealand to trekking in the Himalayas, you'll explore nature while getting vital training.

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What opportunities have you had?

With some civilian jobs you can only go so far before hitting a wall. Within the Army there is always a new qualification, course, adventure training, job role and/or rank to aim for. It is like a career on a treadmill that never turns off, you will keep walking into new opportunities for as long as you want to.