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Hire Deck Cadets — faster, vetted, worldwide

Shipowners, ship managers, container lines, cruise lines, port authorities, terminals, shipyards, offshore operators, and marine engineering firms use CosmoQuick to source qualified deck cadets. Post your requirement and get matched in days, not months.

Median Salary
$18.0k
$15.0k – $25.2k
Demand Score
92/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
6.4K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+18%
rolling 12 months

Why employers hire on CosmoQuick

CosmoQuick matches maritime talent on STCW endorsements, sea-time, type experience, vetting, and trade — eliminating the weeks lost in unstructured search. Hiring teams see vetted, ready-to-interview profiles within days.

Market outlook

Demand for deck cadets in the global maritime market is exceptionally strong. Maritime employers report a 18% year-on-year increase in Deck Cadet mandates, driven by global fleet renewal, expansion of LNG and container tonnage, and shortage of senior deck officers.

Compensation context

Deck Cadet compensation typically falls between $15.0k and $25.2k, with experienced cadets in the global maritime market commanding $25.2k+ at leading shipowners, managers, ports, cruise operators, and offshore players. Total compensation often includes leave pay, travel, joining bonuses, performance pay, and ship-type or DP allowances.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The median salary for a Deck Cadet in the global maritime market is around $18.0k, typically ranging from $15.0k to $25.2k based on rank, sea-time, type experience, and the maritime employer.