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Welcome to the maritime salary checker
Explore up-to-date salary statistics for seafarers. Compare earnings by rank, vessel type, and experience, track salary trends, and stay informed about market dynamics. Access objective data to make well-informed career decisions.
Maritime Salary Insights
Are you approaching your next contract negotiation or considering a new maritime position? Wondering if your salary reflects the current market rates? Or perhaps you're in the process of planning a budget for your vessel?Our maritime salary calculator helps you compare average salaries across a variety of roles based on recent job listings. Enter your position and vessel type to see the average pay range, including the highest and lowest salaries for that position.
Additionally, these insights can assist in creating accurate budgets for your crew, ensuring you allocate the right amount for salaries, operating costs, and other essential maritime expenses. Use our tool to make informed financial decisions and ensure fair compensation for yourself and your crew.
We also provide information on the average expected salary of candidates, salary trend charts over a selected period, and salary comparison charts for the same position across different vessel types. Click on this link to view detailed statistics.
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*For the maritime salary calculator, we only include positions and vessel types for which we have a sufficient amount of data to ensure an accurate assessment.
Result for the Cook
Min
$ 20 000
+43% than last yearAvg
$20 000
+43% than last yearMax
$ 20 000
+43% than last yearThe estimated salary for a {Vacancy Title} is $14,941 per month. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our estimate model and based on salaries collected from our Employers. Depending on years in rank additional pay could be included to the estimates representing seniority or other bonuses.
What are the most popular salaries by role?
View salaries for the most popular vessel types and job roles queried by users:
| # | Position | Bulk-Carrier | VLCC Vessel | Heavy lift | Container Ship | AHTS Vessel |
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Super Yacht
FPSO
Offshore construction vessel
If you want to work on vessels with the highest salaries, pay attention to:
• Jack-up vessels, large offshore construction vessels, cranes, FPSO, drilling vessels, etc. The captain's salary on such vessels can easily reach $1,000-$1,400 per day or more. Other positions, including entry-level roles, will also receive high salaries.
• Passenger ships (cruise liners): The pay range can vary, especially for service staff, but officers and technical personnel often receive significantly higher salaries compared to the regular merchant fleet.
• Superyachts – on these exclusive vessels, senior command staff salaries are generally much higher than in other fleets.
Factors affecting salary levels
Vessel type
Specialized vessels pay more, but securing a position on them is more challenging.
Experience and tenure
More contracts and experience increase a seafarer's value.
Rare certifications
DP qualification, offshore courses, and helicopter training can boost salaries.
Region of work
The North Sea, the Arctic, and complex navigation areas offer higher wages
Tips for increasing your salary
Obtain additional certifications (DP, LNG/LPG, Oil&Gas related)
Work on vessels with a narrow specialization.
Aim for a more responsible position (Pumpman, Gangway Operator, etc.).
Ensure stable career growth by moving to companies with better conditions.
Update your profile on maritime-zone and indicate a desired salary higher than your current one.
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