How much does a 3rd Officer earn?
💰 3rd Officer earns between $1,800 on General Cargo and $15,487 on Crude Oil Tanker .
📊 The average salary in September 2026 was $3,656 /month.
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Updated: October 2026
Average offer per month for the 3rd Officer position
Average salaries for 3rd Officer on different types of vessels
📈 LNG Tanker & SOV (Service Operation Vessel) vessels consistently offer the highest 3rd Officer salaries, reaching up to $6,196/month.
Desired salary distribution for 3rd Officer
💬 Employers offer 6 % more than 3rd Officer request – a good opportunity to raise expectations.
Number of offers for 3rd Officer
🔢 Most job offers come between July 2026 and September 2026, suggesting seasonal hiring trends.
Rates for Top 10
Full crew rates for top 10 types of vessels:
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