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Highest Paying Navy Jobs in 2026

Civilian salary potential is one of the most important factors when choosing a Navy rating. These ratings translate directly into high-demand, well-compensated civilian careers — meaning your time in service is also an investment in your post-military earning power. The figures below reflect typical civilian salary ceilings for each rate.

#1
AC
Air Traffic Controlleraviation
Civilian Salary
$90k–$175k
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Civilian Salary$90k–$175k
#2
CWT
Cyber Warfare Technicianinfowar
Civilian Salary
$90k–$160k
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Civilian Salary$90k–$160k
#3
EMN
Electrician's Mate Nuclearengineering
Civilian Salary
$100k–$150k
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Civilian Salary$100k–$150k
#4
ETN
Electronics Technician Nuclearengineering
Civilian Salary
$100k–$150k
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Civilian Salary$100k–$150k
#5
MMN
Machinist's Mate Nuclearengineering
Civilian Salary
$100k–$150k
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Civilian Salary$100k–$150k
#6
SO
Special Warfare Operatormedical
Civilian Salary
$70k–$150k
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Civilian Salary$70k–$150k
#7
CTR
Cryptologic Technician Collectioninfowar
Civilian Salary
$85k–$145k
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Civilian Salary$85k–$145k
#8
ITE
Information Systems Technician Submarines – Electronic Warfareinfowar
Civilian Salary
$80k–$140k
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Civilian Salary$80k–$140k
#9
FT
Fire Control Techniciansurface
Civilian Salary
$80k–$135k
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Civilian Salary$80k–$135k
#10
BU
Builderconstruction
Civilian Salary
$65k–$130k
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Civilian Salary$65k–$130k

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