Pay & Allowances

In the Navy you'll earn a good salary from day one, plus medical benefits, generous superannuation and a variety of special allowances including additional pay when posted to a vessel.

Your great salary is just the start

Enjoy all this and more in the Navy:

A competitive salary as you train

Trade and technical salaries comparable to civilian positions

Automatic increases with length of service, skills acquired and rank

Depending on your role, earn a minimum of between $9000 and $19,000 in extra allowances when posted to a seagoing ship or submarine or helicopter flight.

Life in the Navy / Learn about the well balanced lifestyle
Benefits / Read about the rewards of joining the Navy
Training / Learn about training that benefits you for life
How to Join the Navy / Read all you need to know about the process