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Captain, chief engineer, offshore, and maritime leadership roles ranked by median compensation across global maritime hubs.

#RoleMedian Salary
1Offshore Installation Manager$245k
2Drilling Supervisor$225k
3Master Mariner$210k
4Chief Engineer$195k
5Captain$180k
6Fleet Manager$175k
7Cruise Hotel Manager$155k
8Port Manager$155k
9Offshore Engineer$155k
10Subsea Engineer$155k
11Marine Superintendent$155k
12Dry Dock Manager$155k
13Chartering Manager$155k
14Harbor Master$145k
15Dynamic Positioning Officer$135k
16Marine Project Manager$135k
17Shipping Manager$135k
18Second Engineer$132k
19Terminal Operations Manager$125k
20HSE Manager$125k
21Chief Officer$115k
22Cruise Director$115k
23Port Operations Manager$115k
24ROV Pilot$115k
25Naval Architect$115k
26ISM Manager$115k
27Marine Surveyor$105k
28Vessel Operations Manager$105k
29Marine Engineer$98.0k
30Cruise Entertainment Manager$98.0k
31Offshore Electrician$98.0k
32Freight Operations Manager$98.0k
33Maritime Compliance Specialist$98.0k
34Electro Technical Officer$96.0k
35Offshore Technician$92.0k
36Shipyard Engineer$92.0k
37Navigation Officer$82.0k
38Third Engineer$82.0k
39Marine Safety Officer$82.0k
40Second Officer$78.0k
41Vessel Planner$78.0k
42Berth Planner$72.0k
43ISPS Officer$72.0k
44Third Officer$62.0k
45Fourth Engineer$62.0k
46Cruise Chef$62.0k
47Marine Coordinator$62.0k
48Maritime Recruiter$62.0k
49Bosun$52.0k
50Cargo Operations Executive$44.0k
51Shipping Executive$44.0k
52Junior Engineer$36.0k
53Cruise Guest Relations$36.0k
54Able Seaman$34.0k
55Motorman$34.0k
56Oiler$32.0k
57Deck Rating$32.0k
58Engine Rating$32.0k
59Cruise Bartender$28.0k
60Ordinary Seaman$24.0k
61Wiper$24.0k
62Cruise Housekeeping Staff$24.0k
63Deck Cadet$18.0k
64Engine Cadet$18.0k

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