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Engine Rating jobs — apply across leading maritime employers

Engine Ratings support engine-room watches, maintenance, and overhauls aboard merchant, offshore, and naval vessels.

Median Salary
$32.0k
$23.0k – $44.8k
Demand Score
96/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
12.5K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+15%
rolling 12 months

Market outlook

Demand for engine ratings in the global maritime market is exceptionally strong. Maritime employers report a 15% year-on-year increase in Engine Rating mandates, driven by fleet growth, crew rotation cycles, and a tightening rating supply chain in key seafaring nations.

Compensation

Engine Rating compensation typically falls between $23.0k and $44.8k, with experienced engine ratings 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.

Career trajectory

Engine Ratings typically progress to Motorman, Oiler roles, or into petty officer, bosun, and senior rating progression with cross-rank upgrades across the global hiring maritime market.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The median salary for a Engine Rating 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.