Hiring Hub
Hire Oilers — 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 oilers. Post your requirement and get matched in days, not months.
Median Salary
$32.0k
$23.0k – $44.8k
Demand Score
95/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
10K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+14%
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 oilers in the global maritime market is exceptionally strong. Maritime employers report a 14% year-on-year increase in Oiler mandates, driven by fleet growth, crew rotation cycles, and a tightening rating supply chain in key seafaring nations.
Compensation context
Oiler compensation typically falls between $23.0k and $44.8k, with experienced oilers in the global maritime market commanding $44.8k+ 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.
For Shipowners, Ports & Maritime Employers
Post your Oiler hiring request
It takes minutes. Vetted profiles arrive within 48–72 hours.
Hire Oilers by city
Hire Oilers in Dubai
18.5K openings · United Arab Emirates
Hire Oilers in Abu Dhabi
14.5K openings · United Arab Emirates
Hire Oilers in Fujairah
12.5K openings · United Arab Emirates
Hire Oilers in Doha
15.5K openings · Qatar
Hire Oilers in Ras Laffan
13K openings · Qatar
Hire Oilers in Dammam
14K openings · Saudi Arabia
Hire Oilers in Jeddah
14.5K openings · Saudi Arabia
Hire Oilers in Muscat
11K openings · Oman
Hire Oilers in Manama
10K openings · Bahrain
Hire Oilers in Singapore
19.5K openings · Singapore
Hire Oilers in Hong Kong
14K openings · Hong Kong SAR
Hire Oilers in Shanghai
17K openings · China
Maritime industries hiring this role
Shipping Companies hiring Oilers
Shipowners and operators across container, bulk, tanker, LNG, and specialised trades hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
Container Liners hiring Oilers
Global container lines, alliances, and feeder operators hiring across vessel and shore operations
Bulk Shipping Operators hiring Oilers
Dry bulk owners and operators across Capesize, Panamax, and Handysize fleets
Tanker Operators hiring Oilers
Crude, product, chemical, and gas tanker operators hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
LNG Shipping Operators hiring Oilers
LNG and LPG shipping operators hiring across specialised gas-carrier operations
Cruise Lines hiring Oilers
Ocean and river cruise operators hiring marine crew, hotel teams, and entertainment staff worldwide
Port Authorities hiring Oilers
Port authorities and operators running container, bulk, multi-purpose, and cruise terminals
Terminal Operators hiring Oilers
Global and regional terminal operators hiring across container, bulk, and energy terminals
Shipyards hiring Oilers
Newbuild and repair yards hiring across engineering, production, and project management
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Oiler in the global maritime market is around $32.0k, typically ranging from $23.0k to $44.8k based on rank, sea-time, type experience, and the maritime employer.