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CWT: Cyber Warfare Technician to $100K+
Where a Navy Cyber Warfare Technician fits in the civilian job market, what it pays, and how to get there.
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What the job is, in plain English
Conducts defensive and offensive cyber operations, analyzes networks and malware, and supports Navy and joint cyber missions. (The CTN rating was redesignated CWT; O*NET lists CWT.)
Skills that transfer
- Threat hunting and incident response
- Network forensics
- Vulnerability analysis
- Scripting and tool development
- TS/SCI operations
Matching civilian roles and pay
5 of 5 matched roles reach $100K+ for top earners nationally; the highest median here is Computer and Information Systems Managers at $175,140. Matches come from O*NET's crosswalk for CWT (Cyber Warfare Technician).
| Civilian role | Median pay | 90th percentile | $100K+ potential |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Security Analysts | $129,180 | $199,850 | Median already clears $100K |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $105,850 | $167,710 | Median already clears $100K |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $140,300 | $230,630 | Median already clears $100K |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $99,130 | $155,050 | Yes: top 10% earn $155,050+ |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,140 | $297,510 | Median already clears $100K |
Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 national estimates, national annual wages (BLS OEWS). Your pay will vary with location, experience, clearance, education and employer. Some O*NET roles share a broader BLS pay group, which is noted under the role name.
Certifications worth a look
- CompTIA CySA+
- GIAC GCIH / GCIA
- Offensive Security OSCP
- CISSP
Commonly pursued by people in this field; not an official list. Check what your branch will fund, and see the full list for your code, on DoD COOL (Navy COOL: CWT).
The clearance angle
CWT (formerly CTN) requires TS/SCI. This is one of the most marketable rating backgrounds in cybersecurity. See what a security clearance is worth in 2026.
Next steps
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