Enlistment Bonus & Incentives
WHEN YOU INVEST IN YOUR COUNTRY, WE INVEST IN YOU. EARN UP TO $40,000 IN ENLISTMENT BONUSES AND $65,000 IN LOAN REPAYMENT WHEN YOU JOIN.
High-demand ratings are now eligible to earn bonuses in America’s Navy, and you may qualify for more than one. Earn up to $40,000 in enlistment bonuses. Whether you are in peak physical condition, display valued intelligence or specialize in high-demand rates, it’s up to you to show us what you’re made of. See the list below for more details on Enlistment Bonus offers. Please click to find a local recruiter or chat with a recruiter now for more information.
Navy Enlistment Bonus Details
Enlistment Bonus Source Rates*
- Air Rescue Swimmer (AIRR-ATF) — $24,000
- Cryptologic Technician Interpretive (CTI-ATF) — $25,000
- Cryptologic Technician Networks (CTN-ATF) — $5,000
- Explosive Ordnance (EOD-ATF) — $28,000
- Hospital Corpsman (HM-ATF) — $18,000
- Information Systems Technician (IT-SG) — $10,000
- Information Systems Technician (IT-ATF) — $5,000
- Information Systems Technician Submarines (ITS-ATF) — $15,000
- Machinist's Mate Submarines (MMS-5YO) — $10,000
- Missile Technician (MT-AEF) — $15,000
- Nuclear Field (NUC-NF) — $38,000
- Special Warfare Boat Operator (SB-ATF) — $18,000
- Sub Electronics Computer Field (SECF-5YO) — $15,000
*Enlistment Bonus Source Rates (EBSR) vary based on jobs. EBSR is earned and payable upon graduation from A or C school.
Student Loan Repayment Program**
The Navy can help you pay off your student loans. By enlisting in one of the following jobs, we can help pay off up to $65,000 of your Stafford, Perkins, PLUS, and other Title 4 loans.
Following potential eligible rates. Please click to find a local recruiter or chat with a recruiter now for more information. For frequently asked questions, please click to FAQ's Enlisted Loan Repayment Program.
- Advanced Electronics Computer Field (AECF-AEF)
- Air Rescue Swimmer (AIRR-ATF)
- Avionics Electronics (AV-5YO)
- Cryptologic Technician Collection (CTR-SG)
- Cryptologic Technician Interpretive (CTI-ATF)
- Cryptologic Technician Networks (CTN-ATF)
- Cryptologic Technician Technical (CTT-AEF)
- Cryptologic Technician Technical (CTT-SG)
- Explosive Ordinance (EOD-ATF)
- Hospital Corpsman (HM-ATF)
- Information Systems Technician (IT-ATF)
- Information Systems Technician (IT-SG)
- Information Systems Technician (ITS-ATF)
- Intelligence Specialist (IS-ATF)
- Missile Technician (MT-AEF)
- Navy Musician (MU-SG)
- Navy Diver (ND-ATF)*
- Sonar Technician Surface (STG-AEF)
- Sonar Technician Surface (STG-5YO)
- Special Warfare Boat Operator (SB-ATF)
- Special Warfare Operator (SO-ATF)
- Sub Electronics Computer Field (SECF-5YO)
*Limited to $20,000 in eligible loans.
**Available to Future Sailors shipping before 1 October 2021.
Physical Fitness Bonus
- Enlistment Bonus Physical Screening Test (EBPST) — $2,000
Applies to all Active Component recruits in the Warrior Challenge Program (WC) with Ratings: SO, SB, EOD, ND, and AIRR. The member must remain in WC and graduate from RTC to remain eligible.
New Accession Training Bonus
- Air Crew (AIRC-NAT) — $10,000
- Equipment Operator (EO-NAT) — $5,000
- Intelligence Specialist (IS-NAT) — $5,000
- Information Systems Technician (IT-NAT) — $5,000
Applies to Reserve Component recruits shipping to RTC.