Safety & Compliance

HSE Manager — Global Hiring Overview

HSE Managers lead health, safety, and environment for shipping companies, ports, shipyards, and offshore operators.

Median Salary
$125k
$90.0k – $175k
Demand Score
88/100
High
Monthly Openings
1.8K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+12%
rolling 12 months

Market Outlook

Demand for hse managers in the global maritime market is robust. Maritime employers report a 12% year-on-year increase in HSE Manager mandates, driven by tightening IMO, EU, and flag-state oversight plus rising vetting and TMSA expectations.

Salary Trend

HSE Manager compensation typically falls between $90.0k and $175k, with experienced hse managers in the global maritime market commanding $175k+ 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 Path

HSE Managers typically progress to Marine Safety Officer, ISM Manager roles, or into fleet HSE manager, DPA, and head of safety / sustainability tracks across the global hiring maritime market.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own HSE management system
  • Lead audits, investigations, and risk reviews
  • Drive regulator and class engagement

Qualifications

  • HSE / NEBOSH / IOSH qualification
  • Maritime / offshore HSE leadership

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Frequently Asked Questions

The median salary for a HSE Manager in the global maritime market is around $125k, typically ranging from $90.0k to $175k based on rank, sea-time, type experience, and the maritime employer.