OR-4 · Non-commissioned
Corporal
NATO code
OR-4
Category
Non-commissioned
Monthly pay
$6,858 – $7,337
Annual
$82,296 – $88,044
What the rank does
A fully qualified soldier who has mastered their trade. Corporals often hold no formal command appointment and are expected to lead anyway — mentoring privates, running work details, and being the person who knows how the job is actually done rather than how it is written down.
Getting past this rank
Prepares for supervisory work in your own element and occupation. PLQ is the gate most careers meet first.
Developmental period
DP2
Qualification required
Primary Leadership Qualification
The same rank in each element
Canadian Army
Corporal Cpl
Royal Canadian Navy
Sailor 1st Class S1
Royal Canadian Air Force
Corporal Cpl
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Regular Force monthly salary, effective 2025-04-01. NATO codes follow the STANAG 2116 comparative tables. Not official — always confirm current rates with canada.ca.
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