Graded Other Ranks Pay Structure (GORPS)
What is GORPS?
The roll-out of GORPS marks the final achievement of the Remuneration Reform Project in rationalising and modernising military pay structures for all ADF members. GORPS allows the ADF flexibility to reward Other Ranks (ORs) according to their work contribution, whilst meeting new and continuing capability requirements.
Other Ranks - 16 pay groups become 10 pay grades
Under GORPS, the existing 16 pay groups become 10 pay grades. Each of the Services has carefully considered placement of their members in the new structure. Any adjustments to pay and higher duties allowance will be backdated to 4 September 2008.
Warrant Officer Class One (equivalent) - 8 pay grades become 10
In order to maintain appropriate relativities between Other Ranks and WO1(E), the previous WO1(E) 8 pay grade structure has been expanded to 10 grades.
GORPS and WO1(E) Pay Rates [PDF 21KB]
'No reduction in salary' guarantee for all members
It is important to Defence that no OR suffers any loss of salary as a result of the improved pay structure. This means that although some members may find themselves placed on lower pay grades or rank increments in the new structure, non-reduction provisions will ensure no member suffers a drop in salary.
Staggered implementation for each of the Services
The staggered implementation dates plan: [PDF 12KB]
Where to go if you have any questions or problems
GORPS – Information for members
GORPS – Information for partners
GORPS - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Related Information
Last updated: 26 March 2009