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Benefits

A future in the Royal Navy means much more than a monthly salary. It's worldwide travel, non-stop professional development, friends and skills you'll have for life, and a career like no other. And that's just the start. There’s a raft of practical perks too, because we believe in rewarding our people for the hard work they do - and that goes far beyond a pay packet.

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As a Service person, you're eligible for all sorts of benefits and allowances.

Use the Royal Navy benefits calculator to find out exactly what you could be entitled to.

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Benefits

Royal Navy benefits are second to none.

From free gym access, to adventurous training opportunities and help with buying your first home, see what's on offer.

Family

Subsidised travel, accommodation and food for your loved ones when they visit on overseas assignments
Up to 52 weeks of maternity leave
Two weeks of paternity leave on full pay
Service families accommodation
Discounts
Events and activities
Specialist welfare support

Financial

A competitive monthly salary, from the moment you start training
Joining bonuses for certain roles
An excellent pension scheme
Extra pay for extended tours
An allowance for every day you spend at sea
Discounts on all sorts of products and services, from holidays to high street shopping
Direct saving from pay via Joining Forces Credit Union

Health

Free medical and dental care
Free access to gym and sports facilities, saving you an average of £600 a year on gym membership

Home

Free food and accommodation at sea
Subsidised food accommodation on shore
Forces Help to Buy scheme, which gives you a 0% loan to help get you on, or further up, the property ladder
Service families accommodation, short term families accommodation, contact housing & flats

Lifestyle

Six weeks of paid holiday every year, on top of public holidays
Worldwide travel
Unparalleled opportunities for sport, from rugby and football to kayaking and kitesurfing

Further help and support during deployment

Deployment Support

Deployments can be a difficult time not only for serving personnel, but for the families they leave behind. That's why the Royal Navy has made a special commitment to helping service personnel's parents, spouses, partners and children maintain their physical and emotional wellbeing during times of separation.

Find support during deployment

Keeping in touch

Deployments are exciting opportunities for our personnel to travel and experience new things – but they can also put strain on life at home. That’s why we actively encourage regular communication with loved ones, both to maintain a healthy relationship and to boost morale.

See how to keep in touch

Support for children

Deployments can be a difficult time not only for serving personnel, but for the families they leave behind. That's why the Royal Navy has made a special commitment to helping service personnel's children maintain their physical and emotional wellbeing during times of separation.

Find out about support for children

Defence Discount Services

The Defence Discount Service provides discounts both online and in the high street for members of the Armes Forces, Veterans and Armed Forces Community.

Visit Defence Discount Services

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