AB (Able Seaman) salary
Monthly pay in vacancies open on Crewboard, 05.11.2026
- Typical monthly pay
- 1,700–3,500 $
- Median
- 2,450 $
- Lowest – highest
- 1,400–4,950 $
From 13 open AB (Able Seaman) vacancies with a salary (0 posted on Crewboard, 13 external). The typical range is what the middle half of them pays.
By fleet
| Fleet | Typical monthly pay | Median | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offshore & support | 4,950 $ | 4,950 $ | 1 |
| Tankers | 2,150–3,150 $ | 2,600 $ | 8 |
| Dry cargo & bulk | 2,000–2,900 $ | 2,300 $ | 3 |
| Tugs, dredgers & workboats | 1,400 $ | 1,400 $ | 1 |
By vessel type
| Vessel type | Typical monthly pay | Median | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil/chemical tanker | 1,600–2,550 $ | 2,050 $ | 4 |
| General Cargo Vessel | 2,000–2,900 $ | 2,300 $ | 3 |
| Chemical tanker | 2,600–3,200 $ | 2,900 $ | 2 |
| Crew boat | 4,950 $ | 4,950 $ | 1 |
| Oil tanker | 3,500 $ | 3,500 $ | 1 |
| Bunkering tanker | 3,000 $ | 3,000 $ | 1 |
| Tug | 1,400 $ | 1,400 $ | 1 |
AB (Able Seaman) vacancies
Pay is shown in US dollars per month: day rates count as 30 days and euros are converted at a fixed approximate rate. Figures are rounded to 50 dollars and change as vacancies open and close.