Does Royal Australian Navy pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Royal Australian Navy employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Royal Australian Navy. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Royal Australian Navy?

49% of Royal Australian Navy employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Royal Australian Navy 2.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Royal Australian Navy?

Marine Technician (25) , Electronics Technician (11) , Maritime Warfare Officer (7) , Marine Engineer (4) , Sailor (4) , Avionics Technician (3) , Marine Engineer Officer (3) , Able Seaman (2) , CIS (2) , Clearance Diver (2) , Communications Specialist (2) , Cook (2) , Electronic Technician (2) , Electronics Technician Submariner (2) , Enlisted Sailor (2)

What are the pros of working at Royal Australian Navy according to real employee reviews?

"Some people you work with can be great." ((in 9 reviews)); "Friends: You will go through basic training with a bunch of people and endure the same difficulties." ((in 8 reviews)); "Good salary for actual work required in most positions, various allowances (housing, seagoing allowance, etc) boost to even higher level." ((in 8 reviews)); "Amazing benefits and super that you won't get anywhere else" ((in 6 reviews)); "Friendship, teamwork, travel, education, sport, discipline." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Royal Australian Navy according to real employee reviews?

"Long Hours but worth it" ((in 9 reviews)); "Work life balance, time away from family" ((in 8 reviews)); "The culture is full of arrogant, defensive, untrusting and rude management and people." ((in 6 reviews)); "Lots of time away and overnight, poor management." ((in 5 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Royal Australian Navy locations?

Sydney , Perth , Nowra , Rockingham , Canberra , Darwin , Potts Point , Adelaide , North Sydney , Melbourne , Cairns , Brisbane , Gold Coast , Watsons Bay , Waverton , Australind , Bonegilla , Loch Sport

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Royal Australian Navy reviews

3.4

49% would recommend to a friend

(207 total reviews)

Vice Admiral Mark Hammond

70% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

Royal Australian Navy has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 207 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Royal Australian Navy employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aerospace and defence industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

207 reviews

4.0

Jun 9, 2026

Varied work and camaraderie hindered by red tape

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Varied work Travel Service to Country Camaraderie

Cons

Plenty of red tape regarding policy changes

3.0

Nov 29, 2025

Is ok

Surface warfare officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Your pay will never be late

Cons

You’re away all the time

1.0

Nov 26, 2025

MT

Marine technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

decent pay for minimal work

Cons

terrible people, terrible work ethic

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