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Hire Wipers — 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 wipers. Post your requirement and get matched in days, not months.
Median Salary
$24.0k
$17.3k – $33.6k
Demand Score
92/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
9.2K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+16%
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 wipers in the global maritime market is exceptionally strong. Maritime employers report a 16% year-on-year increase in Wiper mandates, driven by fleet growth, crew rotation cycles, and a tightening rating supply chain in key seafaring nations.
Compensation context
Wiper compensation typically falls between $17.3k and $33.6k, with experienced wipers in the global maritime market commanding $33.6k+ 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 Wiper hiring request
It takes minutes. Vetted profiles arrive within 48–72 hours.
Hire Wipers by city
Hire Wipers in Dubai
17.0K openings · United Arab Emirates
Hire Wipers in Abu Dhabi
13.3K openings · United Arab Emirates
Hire Wipers in Fujairah
11.5K openings · United Arab Emirates
Hire Wipers in Doha
14.3K openings · Qatar
Hire Wipers in Ras Laffan
12.0K openings · Qatar
Hire Wipers in Dammam
12.9K openings · Saudi Arabia
Hire Wipers in Jeddah
13.3K openings · Saudi Arabia
Hire Wipers in Muscat
10.1K openings · Oman
Hire Wipers in Manama
9.2K openings · Bahrain
Hire Wipers in Singapore
17.9K openings · Singapore
Hire Wipers in Hong Kong
12.9K openings · Hong Kong SAR
Hire Wipers in Shanghai
15.6K openings · China
Maritime industries hiring this role
Shipping Companies hiring Wipers
Shipowners and operators across container, bulk, tanker, LNG, and specialised trades hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
Container Liners hiring Wipers
Global container lines, alliances, and feeder operators hiring across vessel and shore operations
Bulk Shipping Operators hiring Wipers
Dry bulk owners and operators across Capesize, Panamax, and Handysize fleets
Tanker Operators hiring Wipers
Crude, product, chemical, and gas tanker operators hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
LNG Shipping Operators hiring Wipers
LNG and LPG shipping operators hiring across specialised gas-carrier operations
Cruise Lines hiring Wipers
Ocean and river cruise operators hiring marine crew, hotel teams, and entertainment staff worldwide
Port Authorities hiring Wipers
Port authorities and operators running container, bulk, multi-purpose, and cruise terminals
Terminal Operators hiring Wipers
Global and regional terminal operators hiring across container, bulk, and energy terminals
Shipyards hiring Wipers
Newbuild and repair yards hiring across engineering, production, and project management
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Wiper in the global maritime market is around $24.0k, typically ranging from $17.3k to $33.6k based on rank, sea-time, type experience, and the maritime employer.