Originally Posted by
Jimlad1
Thats a basic pay chart - does that include X-Factor?
The pay charts do include the X-factor. Me, bottom Cpl is my pay grade.
Also bear in mind that when on deployments a lot of allowances kick in, boosting pay
these are compensatory allowances set by the FCO. They apply in similar measure military and CS = zero sum.
as does trade pay or specialist pay. I know of very few guys in the forces who only get the basic pay band.
CS get overtime, on call allowance, specialist pay etc - zero sum
Add in fun things like boarding school allowances
True but then you are expected to move from one end of the country to the other at all pay grades. CS mobility applies to Ds and above. zero sum?
, missed meal allowances, free travel in London, subsidised accommodation, an excellent pension/gratuity etc and the packages value adds up considerably.
CS uncapped actuals, free travel in London if visiting, subsidised accommodation because they don't necssarily want to live where they are posted. CS get same pension/gratuity albeit on a lower pay basis but that lower pay basis is on a 37 hour week not a 7-day open ended committment. CS get a better relocation package. zero sum.
CS do not recieve X factor, are only paid for days worked and as such need a salary boost when deployed to compensate for the change in working conditions.
Seems fair to me. Agree.
CS also get 80% allowance for courses and up to 100% in some cases. Servicemen get 20%. CS get a bonus on completion of recognised courses. Servicemen (ranks only) can get a bonus pay rise.
In short, horses for courses and CS deployed overseas certainly desrve more than their heath loving brethern but don't begrudge the servicemans' perks; many CS perks are much better.
Roland, I got sidetracked while writing. I see we have said much the same thing
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