£2280's the most I've ever taken home before day-off payments (yr 5), though I do pay the max 15% pension (thus don't have to give it to the ex!). I seem to have done a bit better than Pnooze on allowances, averaging just over £500 monthly over the last year or so. Just as well - I have to take most of mine home! Roll on the pay restructuring - if Gulf War 2 doesn't screw it all up.