The United Kingdom military has published the annual salaries of commissioned officers, including second lieutenants, captains, and majors, as part of a transparency initiative to attract new recruits. The figures have been converted to Nigerian naira for easy understanding.
Officer Cadet Salary
Officer cadets in the UK Army earn £35,925 per year, equivalent to approximately ₦65,308,380.
Second Lieutenant Salary
A second lieutenant receives £42,948 annually, which converts to about ₦78,096,600.
Captain Salary
Captains earn £54,716 per year, or roughly ₦99,527,911 in Nigerian currency.
Major Salary
Majors take home £68,624 annually, translating to approximately ₦124,807,772.66.
These figures reflect base pay and do not include additional allowances. The UK Army website provides further details on military compensation.
