How much does a 2nd Engineer earn?
💰 2nd Engineer earns between $2,500 on General Cargo and $31,854 on ERRV .
📊 The average salary in July 2025 was $8,096 /month.
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Updated: July 2025
Average offer per month for the 2nd Engineer position
Average salaries for 2nd Engineer on different types of vessels
📈 VLCC & LPG / LNG vessels consistently offer the highest 2nd Engineer salaries, reaching up to $11,555/month.
Desired salary distribution for 2nd Engineer
💬 Salary expectations and offers for 2nd Engineer are almost aligned (difference ≈ +3 %) – the market is balanced.
Number of offers for 2nd Engineer
🔢 Most job offers come between July 2024 and August 2024, suggesting seasonal hiring trends.
Rates for Top 10
Full crew rates for top 10 types of vessels:
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