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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. #1
    AC
    Air Traffic Controlleraviation

    Civilian Salary

    $90k–$175k

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    Civilian Salary$90k–$175k
  2. #2
    CWT
    Cyber Warfare Technicianinfowar

    Civilian Salary

    $90k–$160k

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    Civilian Salary$90k–$160k
  3. #3
    EMN
    Electrician's Mate Nuclearengineering

    Civilian Salary

    $100k–$150k

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    Civilian Salary$100k–$150k
  4. #4
    ETN
    Electronics Technician Nuclearengineering

    Civilian Salary

    $100k–$150k

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    Civilian Salary$100k–$150k
  5. #5
    MMN
    Machinist's Mate Nuclearengineering

    Civilian Salary

    $100k–$150k

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    Civilian Salary$100k–$150k
  6. #6
    SO
    Special Warfare Operatormedical

    Civilian Salary

    $70k–$150k

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    Civilian Salary$70k–$150k
  7. #7
    CTR
    Cryptologic Technician Collectioninfowar

    Civilian Salary

    $85k–$145k

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    Civilian Salary$85k–$145k
  8. #8
    ITE
    Information Systems Technician Submarines – Electronic Warfareinfowar

    Civilian Salary

    $80k–$140k

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    Civilian Salary$80k–$140k
  9. #9
    FT
    Fire Control Techniciansurface

    Civilian Salary

    $80k–$135k

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    Civilian Salary$80k–$135k
  10. #10
    BU
    Builderconstruction

    Civilian Salary

    $65k–$130k

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    Civilian Salary$65k–$130k

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