How much does a 3rd Officer earn?
💰 3rd Officer earn between $1,800 on General Cargo and $7,500 on Bulk Carrier .
📊 The average salary in July 2025 was $3,283 /month.
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Updated: July 2025
Average offer per month for the 3rd Officer position
Average salaries for 3rd Officer on different types of vessels
📈 Research vessel & VLCC vessels consistently offer the highest 3rd Officer salaries, reaching up to $4,495/month.
Desired salary distribution for 3rd Officer
💬 Salary expectations and offers for 3rd Officer are almost aligned (difference ≈ +1 %) – the market is balanced.
Number of offers for 3rd Officer
🔢 Most job offers come between October 2024 and November 2024, suggesting seasonal hiring trends.
Rates for Top 10
Full crew rates for top 10 types of vessels:
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