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Engine Cadet jobs — apply across leading maritime employers
Engine Cadets are pre-sea engineering trainees building competence aboard merchant and offshore vessels under structured training records.
Median Salary
$18.0k
$15.0k – $25.2k
Demand Score
92/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
5.2K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+18%
rolling 12 months
Market outlook
Demand for engine cadets in the global maritime market is exceptionally strong. Maritime employers report a 18% year-on-year increase in Engine Cadet mandates, driven by fleet renewal, decarbonisation retrofits, and the global engineer shortage.
Compensation
Engine 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.
Career trajectory
Engine Cadets typically progress to Junior Engineer, Fourth Engineer roles, or into chief engineer, technical superintendent, and fleet engineering leadership across the global hiring maritime market.
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Engine Cadet jobs by city
Engine Cadet jobs in Dubai
9.6K openings · United Arab Emirates
Engine Cadet jobs in Abu Dhabi
7.5K openings · United Arab Emirates
Engine Cadet jobs in Fujairah
6.5K openings · United Arab Emirates
Engine Cadet jobs in Doha
8.1K openings · Qatar
Engine Cadet jobs in Ras Laffan
6.8K openings · Qatar
Engine Cadet jobs in Dammam
7.3K openings · Saudi Arabia
Engine Cadet jobs in Jeddah
7.5K openings · Saudi Arabia
Engine Cadet jobs in Muscat
5.7K openings · Oman
Engine Cadet jobs in Manama
5.2K openings · Bahrain
Engine Cadet jobs in Singapore
10.1K openings · Singapore
Engine Cadet jobs in Hong Kong
7.3K openings · Hong Kong SAR
Engine Cadet jobs in Shanghai
8.8K openings · China
Engine Cadet jobs in Shenzhen
8.1K openings · China
Engine Cadet jobs in Ningbo
7.3K openings · China
Engine Cadet jobs in Qingdao
6.8K openings · China
Engine Cadet jobs in Busan
8.6K openings · South Korea
Engine Cadet jobs in Ulsan
6.8K openings · South Korea
Engine Cadet jobs in Yokohama
6.8K openings · Japan
Engine Cadet jobs in Tokyo
6.8K openings · Japan
Engine Cadet jobs in Kaohsiung
6.2K openings · Taiwan
Engine Cadet jobs in Manila
9.6K openings · Philippines
Engine Cadet jobs in Cebu
7.3K openings · Philippines
Engine Cadet jobs in Jakarta
6.8K openings · Indonesia
Engine Cadet jobs in Ho Chi Minh City
6.5K openings · Vietnam
Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Engine 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.
