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ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC TRADES N.E.C.▲ 65% /10yrBUSINESS, RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS N.E.C.▲ 60% /10yrFINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS▲ 55% /10yrASSEMBLERS (VEHICLES AND METAL GOODS)▼ 1% /10yrHIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING PROFESSIONALS▲ 5% /10yrSOFTWARE ENGINEER£55,000▲ 38% /5yrCYBER SECURITY ANALYST£62,000▲ 35% /5yr
SOC 3311Protective service occupations

Non-commissioned officers and other ranks Salary

Salary data from ONS ASHE. Some figures may be unavailable due to small sample sizes.

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About this role

Non-commissioned officers and other ranks serve in the British Armed Forces (Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force) in combat, technical, logistical and support roles. They carry out military duties, maintain equipment and lead small teams under officer direction.

Key responsibilities

  • Carrying out military operational duties
  • Maintaining military equipment and weapons systems
  • Leading and supervising junior ranks
  • Participating in training exercises and deployments
  • Supporting unit administration and logistics

Qualifications and entry routes

Entry through Armed Forces recruitment. Minimum age 16 (Army), typically 5 GCSEs for most roles. Specialist trades require additional training. Promotion to NCO ranks is through service, courses and assessments.

Career outlook

Active recruitment across all services. Technical roles (engineering, IT, medical) are in particular demand. Career transition support available for service leavers.

Key skills

Military skills and drillsTeam leadershipPhysical fitnessTechnical trade skillsDiscipline and resilience

Common industries

  • British Army
  • Royal Navy
  • Royal Air Force
  • Royal Marines
  • Reserve forces

Data coverage

SOC code3311
Data sourceONS ASHE
Years available2015–2025
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Mean Salary
N/A
Top 10% Earn
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Jobs (000s)
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Data Years
11 years

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