22 Sep 2023 | 4 mins
Overview

Check out some of the top jobs in the ADF and what salary you can expect from each.

Salary shouldn't be the only thing you consider when deciding on a career, but we know that it is still a pretty important aspect. So if you think a defence job could be for you, take a look at the salary you could expect for these popular and in-demand jobs. 

Infantry Soldier

Take your place on the front line, handling advanced weaponry as a member of a close-knit and highly trained combat team.

Salary: $71,750 p.a.

Intelligence Analyst

Work in a highly-classified environment using sophisticated technology to collect, disseminate and exploit intelligence that supports Navy, Army and Air Force and wider ADF operations.

Salary: $79,555 p.a.

Human Resources Administration

Engage in physical training, soldiering and exercises, while conducting a variety of administrative, clerical and payroll tasks in this office role with an exciting difference.

Salary: $71,750 p.a.

Chef

Fuel Navy, Army, and Air Force personnel and ensure they’re ready to go by planning and preparing food on well-equipped air base facilities, aircraft galleys, and field kitchens on operations and exercises.

Salary: $71,750 p.a.

Photographer

Play an integral role in delivering Navy, Army and Air Force capability by enabling Military Public Affairs within the Navy, Army and Air Force and supporting operations.

Salary: $79,555 p.a.

Communications Operator

Be the communications link exchanging sensitive and classified information for Navy, Army and Air Force operations and missions.

Salary: $73,253 p.a.

Vehicle Mechanic

Maintain and service an exciting variety of high-tech military vehicles including tanks, armoured personnel carriers, trucks, bulldozers, 4WDs and motor bikes.

Salary: $75,451 p.a. 

Marine Technician

Maintain and operate engineering machinery and systems, ensuring the ships remain fully operational and mission capable.

Salary: $75,451 p.a.

Artillery Operator

Be part of the team that sets up, aims and fires one of the Army’s most powerful weapons in a role full of camaraderie and ongoing opportunities.

Salary: $71,750 p.a.

Driver

Get in the driver’s seat of a range of high-spec military vehicles, such as 4WDs, off-road forklifts, trucks and road trains to transport vital supplies.

Salary: $71,750 p.a.


Head over to ADF Careers to check out their full list of jobs and salaries. 

The above salaries assume that initial military training and initial employment training have been completed.