Seaman salaries on AHTS in 2025

Below are the changes in salaries for key positions over the past year.
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Position

Average monthly salary

(current year)

Average monthly salary

(last year)

Difference %

1 Master 11598 USD 11222 USD 3.35%
2 2nd Engineer 7790 USD 7623 USD 2.19%
3 3rd Engineer 4260 USD 3615 USD 17.84%
4 Chief Officer 7347 USD 8307 USD -11.56%
5 Chief Engineer 10860 USD 9585 USD 13.30%
6 ETO 8381 USD 8120 USD 3.21%
7 2nd Officer 4395 USD 3986 USD 10.26%
8 3rd Officer 350 USD 1530 USD -77.12%
9 AB Seaman 3251 USD 3840 USD -15.34%
10 Fitter / Welder 1067 USD 1077 USD -0.93%

Dynamics of changes in salaries for key positions over the past year.

Please note: the data is based on the industry average and may vary depending on the company and the region of work.

Master
2025

2nd Engineer
2025

3rd Engineer
2025

Chief Officer
2025

Chief Engineer
2025

ETO
2025

2nd Officer
2025

3rd Officer
2025

AB Seaman
2025

Fitter / Welder
2025

Companies hiring on AHTS

If you are looking for a job on a AHTS, take note of the following companies that are actively recruiting for this type of vessel:

Ocean Armada

Found: 13

See company

Total Ship Management (TSM)

Found: 9

See company

Black Sea Contractors

Found: 9

See company

Navis

Found: 9

See company

Alpha Crew LTD

Found: 7

See company

World Maritime Crewing Ltd.

Found: 4

See company

Anglo-Eastern Latvia

Found: 4

See company

Marine Pro Service

Found: 4

See company

Factors influencing salary levels:

  • Work experience

    Seafarers with extensive experience and a long track record on AHTS receive higher pay.

  • Qualifications

    Additional certifications and specialized training courses increase your value as a professional.

  • Work region

    Salaries can vary significantly depending on the region and its economic situation. Additionally, working in high-risk areas typically results in additional bonuses or higher pay rates

  • Type of AHTS

    The size and technical specifications of the vessel also influence the salary level.

Rates for Top 10

    Full crew rates for top 10 types of vessels:

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