How much does a Boatswain earn?
💰 Boatswain earn between $1,250 on General Cargo and $12,000 on AHTS .
📊 The average salary in June 2025 was $2,211 /month.
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Updated: July 2025
Average offer per month for the Boatswain position
Average salaries for Boatswain on different types of vessels
📈 AHTS & Passenger vessel vessels consistently offer the highest Boatswain salaries, reaching up to $4,910/month.
Desired salary distribution for Boatswain
💬 Salary expectations and offers for Boatswain are almost aligned (difference ≈ +4 %) – the market is balanced.
Number of offers for Boatswain
🔢 Most job offers come between May 2024 and July 2024, suggesting seasonal hiring trends.
Rates for Top 10
Full crew rates for top 10 types of vessels:
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