What is the salary for Chief Engineer on General Cargo?
💰 Chief Engineer earns between $2,800 on and $11,300 on Crude Oil Tanker .
📊 The average salary in May 2026 was $8,036 /month.
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Updated: June 2026
Average offer per month for the Chief Engineer position
Average salaries for Chief Engineer on different types of vessels
📈 LNG Tanker & LPG Tanker vessels consistently offer the highest Chief Engineer salaries, reaching up to $19,949/month.
Desired salary distribution for Chief Engineer
💬 The requested salary for Chief Engineer exceeds employer offers by +32 % – the candidate market clearly sets the tone.
Number of offers for Chief Engineer
🔢 Most job offers come between July 2025 and October 2025, suggesting seasonal hiring trends.
Rates for Top 10
Full crew rates for top 10 types of vessels:
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