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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HSE Manager jobs by city
HSE Manager jobs in Dubai
3.3K openings · $163k
HSE Manager jobs in Abu Dhabi
2.6K openings · $160k
HSE Manager jobs in Fujairah
2.3K openings · $131k
HSE Manager jobs in Doha
2.8K openings · $163k
HSE Manager jobs in Ras Laffan
2.3K openings · $138k
HSE Manager jobs in Dammam
2.5K openings · $138k
HSE Manager jobs in Jeddah
2.6K openings · $138k
HSE Manager jobs in Muscat
2.0K openings · $131k
HSE Manager jobs in Manama
1.8K openings · $138k
HSE Manager salary insights
HSE Manager salary in Dubai
$163k
HSE Manager salary in Abu Dhabi
$160k
HSE Manager salary in Fujairah
$131k
HSE Manager salary in Doha
$163k
HSE Manager salary in Ras Laffan
$138k
HSE Manager salary in Dammam
$138k
HSE Manager salary in Jeddah
$138k
HSE Manager salary in Muscat
$131k
HSE Manager salary in Manama
$138k
Hiring by maritime industry
Shipping Companies hiring HSE Managers
Shipowners and operators across container, bulk, tanker, LNG, and specialised trades hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
Container Liners hiring HSE Managers
Global container lines, alliances, and feeder operators hiring across vessel and shore operations
Bulk Shipping Operators hiring HSE Managers
Dry bulk owners and operators across Capesize, Panamax, and Handysize fleets
Tanker Operators hiring HSE Managers
Crude, product, chemical, and gas tanker operators hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
LNG Shipping Operators hiring HSE Managers
LNG and LPG shipping operators hiring across specialised gas-carrier operations
Cruise Lines hiring HSE Managers
Ocean and river cruise operators hiring marine crew, hotel teams, and entertainment staff worldwide
Port Authorities hiring HSE Managers
Port authorities and operators running container, bulk, multi-purpose, and cruise terminals
Terminal Operators hiring HSE Managers
Global and regional terminal operators hiring across container, bulk, and energy terminals
Shipyards hiring HSE Managers
Newbuild and repair yards hiring across engineering, production, and project management
Related specialties
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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.