How Much Do Seafarers Earn in 2025?

Discover the most accurate and up-to-date seafarer salary statistics based on over 100,000 verified job offers collected for the last 12 months.

Use our interactive salary calculator to explore earnings by rank, vessel type, and contract type. Track monthly trends and compare market rates to make informed career or hiring decisions.

Last updated: July 2025 | Data coverage: 60+ seafarer ranks across 38 vessel types

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Seafarer Salary Statistics

Are you approaching your next contract negotiation or considering a new maritime position? Our Maritime Salary Calculator analyzes thousands of verified job offers on Maritime Zone so you can see salary ranges by rank and vessel type.

With this tool you can:

• Compare min / avg / max monthly salaries.
• Track salary trends by month and year.
• View earnings by vessel category (AHTS, LPG, Tanker, etc.).

Whether you're a seafarer planning your next contract or a crew manager setting budgets, these data-driven insights help you negotiate with confidence.
Use the filters to pick a position and vessel type — we’ll show salary ranges, trend charts, and live job offers for that role.

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.

Oil Drilling Platform

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

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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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