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How much does a Cook earn?
💰 Cook earns between $1,300 on General Cargo and $6,448 on RO-RO .
📊 The average salary in May 2026 was $2,320 /month.
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Average offer per month for the Cook position
Average salaries for Cook on different types of vessels
📈 Passenger vessel & AHTS vessels consistently offer the highest Cook salaries, reaching up to $3,130/month.
Desired salary distribution for Cook
💬 Seafarers Cook want on average +8 % more than companies offer; the gap is moderate but noticeable.
Number of offers for Cook
🔢 Most job offers come between April 2025 and July 2025, suggesting seasonal hiring trends.
Rates for Top 10
Full crew rates for top 10 types of vessels:
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