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Every military job code maps to a civilian career — browse 4,202 guides across all five branches, see civilian salary bands sourced from Lightcast labor data, and find the certifications that translate your service into software engineering roles that pay.
Total Guides4,202across DoD job codes
Branches5Army · Navy · Air Force · Marine Corps · Coast Guard
Career Families11Cyber to Logistics
Certifications4,689civilian equivalencies
Salary Data$45K–$280Kvia Lightcast
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FamilyAll familiesCyber192IT / Comms269Aviation539Intelligence134Logistics140Medical243Engineering165Operations181Maintenance695Administration99Other1,545
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Showing 60 of 60 on this page · 269 total1N374USAF
Signals Intelligence Analyst→ Intelligence Analyst
$70–95K civilianEnlisted
1N375USAF
Signals Intelligence Analyst→ Intelligence Analyst
$45–95K civilianEnlisted
1N376USAF
Signals Intelligence Analyst→ Intelligence Analyst
$45–95K civilianEnlisted
1N377USAF
Signals Intelligence Analyst→ Intelligence Analyst
$70–95K civilianEnlisted
1N379USAF
Signals Intelligence Analyst→ Intelligence Analyst
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
1N391USAF
Signals Intelligence Analyst→ Intelligence Analyst
$45–95K civilianEnlisted
1N392USAF
Signals Intelligence Analyst→ Intelligence Analyst
$65–95K civilianEnlisted
1N393USAF
Signals Intelligence Analyst→ Intelligence Analyst
$60–85K civilianEnlisted
1N394USAF
Signals Intelligence Analyst→ Intelligence Analyst
$75–160K civilianEnlisted
1N395USAF
Signals Intelligence Analyst→ Intelligence Analyst
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
1N397USAF
Signals Intelligence Analyst→ Intelligence Analyst
$45–95K civilianEnlisted
1N398USAF
Signals Intelligence Analyst→ Intelligence Analyst
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)
1N3X1USAF
Signals Intelligence Analyst→ Intelligence Analyst
$45–95K civilianEnlisted
1N3X2USAF
Signals Intelligence Analyst→ Intelligence Analyst
$65–95K civilianEnlisted
1N3X4USAF
Signals Intelligence Analyst→ Intelligence Analyst
$45–95K civilianEnlisted
1N3X6USAF
Signals Intelligence Analyst→ Intelligence Analyst
$65–95K civilianEnlisted
1N3X7USAF
Signals Intelligence Analyst→ Intelligence Analyst
$45–95K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Security+ (partial)Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (Foundational)
1N431USAF
Signals Intelligence Analyst→ Intelligence Analyst
$75–120K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Security+ (partial)Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (foundational)GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) (foundational)
1N471USAF
Signals Intelligence Analyst→ Intelligence Analyst
$75–120K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Security+ (partial)Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (Foundational)
1N531USAF
Signals Intelligence Analyst→ Intelligence Analyst
$75–110K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Security+ (partial)Certified Wireless Analyst (CWA) (partial)
1N551USAF
Signals Intelligence Analyst→ Information Security Analyst
$60–120K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Security+ (partial)Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (foundational)
1N571USAF
Signals Intelligence Analyst→ Intelligence Analyst
$75–105K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Security+ (partial)Certified Wireless Analyst (CWA) (partial)
1N591USAF
Signals Intelligence Analyst→ Intelligence Analyst
$75–110K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Security+ (partial)Certified Wireless Analyst (CWA) (partial)
1N5X1USAF
Signals Intelligence Analyst→ Intelligence Analyst
$75–110K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Security+ (partial)Certified Wireless Analyst (CWA) (partial)
1N631USAF
Communication Signals Intelligence Analyst→ Information Security Analyst
$75–115K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Security+ (partial)Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (Foundational Knowledge)
1N651USAF
Communications Signals Intelligence Analyst→ Information Security Analyst
$75–115K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Security+ (partial)Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (foundational)
1N671USAF
Signals Intelligence Analyst→ Information Security Analyst
$75–120K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Security+ (partial)Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (foundational)Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) certifications (foundational)
1N691USAF
Communication Signals Intelligence Analyst→ Information Security Analyst
$75–115K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Security+ (partial)Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) (partial)GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF) (partial)
1N6X1USAF
Communications Signals Intelligence Analyst→ Information Security Analyst
$70–115K civilianEnlisted
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) (partial)
24AARMY
Telecommunications Systems Engineer→ Telecommunications Engineer
$95–130K civilianOfficer
CompTIA Network+CompTIA Security+CCNA Routing and Switching (partial)
24BARMY
Telecommunications Systems Engineer→ Telecommunications Engineer
$95–130K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)CCNA (partial)Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (Foundational)
2502USMC
Communication Officer→ Network and Computer Systems Manager
$85–130K civilianEnlisted
250AARMY
Telecommunications Systems Technician→ Network and Computer Systems Manager
$95–155K civilianWarrant
CompTIA Security+Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (partial)
250BARMY
Tactical Network Operations Technician→ Network Manager
$95–160K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (partial)
250NARMY
Tactical Network Operations Technician→ Network Manager
$90–135K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+CompTIA Security+ (partial)Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (partial)
2510USMC
Network Manager Officer→ Network and Computer Systems Administrator
$75–155K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (partial)
2531USMC
Field Radio Operator→ Radio Technician
$45–65K civilianEnlisted
2533USMC
Radiotelegraph Operator→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
2534USMC
Satellite Communications Technician→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$57–68K civilianEnlisted
None
2535USMC
Satellite Communications Technician→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$58–72K civilianEnlisted
2536USMC
Satellite Communications Technician→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$58–72K civilianEnlisted
Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)
2537USMC
Radio Chief→ Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers
$58–85K civilianEnlisted
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)
2538USMC
Radio Chief→ Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers
$55–88K civilianEnlisted
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (Partial preparation)CompTIA Network+ (Partial preparation)
255NARMY
Network Management Technician→ Network and Computer Systems Administrator
$78–159K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (partial)
255SARMY
Network Information Protection Technician→ Network Security Engineer
$95–150K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Security+ (direct)Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (partial)Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) (partial)
255ZARMY
Network Operations Technician→ Network Architect
$120–160K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (partial)
256AARMY
Communications-Electronics Technician→ Electronics Engineer
$70–115K civilianWarrant
CompTIA Network+CompTIA Security+Certified Electronics Technician (CET) - Associate
2581USMC
Radio Technician→ Telecommunications Technician
$60–105K civilianEnlisted
ETA-I Certified Electronic Technician (CET) (partial)FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)
2591USMC
Operational Communication Chief→ Network and Computer Systems Administrator
$65–125K civilianEnlisted
25AARMY
Signal Officer→ Network and Computer Systems Manager
$95–150K civilianOfficer
CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)
25CARMY
Signal Corps Officer→ Network and Computer Systems Manager
$110–150K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)Project Management Professional (PMP) (partial)
25FARMY
Network Switching Systems Operator-Maintainer→ Network Engineer
$65–150K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (partial)
25KARMY
Air Defense Command and Control Systems Maintainer→ Avionics Technician
$68–90K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)
25NARMY
Nodal Network Systems Operator-Maintainer→ Network Engineer
$65–110K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (direct)
25SARMY
Satellite Communication Systems Operator-Maintainer→ Satellite Communications Engineer
$85–115K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Security+ (direct)SatCom industry certifications (partial)
25TARMY
Satellite Communication Systems Operator-Maintainer→ Satellite Communications Engineer
$90–135K civilianEnlisted
Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) (partial)Satellite Communications Professional (SCP) (partial)
25UARMY
Signal Support Systems Specialist→ Network Engineer
$60–98K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Security+ (partial)
25WARMY
Telecommunications Operations Chief→ Telecommunications Manager
$85–110K civilianEnlisted
25XARMY
Signal Senior Operations NCO→ Network and Computer Systems Manager
$105–130K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)ITIL Foundation (partial)
2602USMC
Signals Intelligence/Ground EW Warrant Officer→ Information Security Analyst
$85–130K civilianEnlisted
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