Chief Officer salary
Monthly pay in vacancies open on Crewboard, 05.11.2026
- Typical monthly pay
- 7,550–9,550 $
- Median
- 8,150 $
- Lowest – highest
- 5,400–14,000 $
From 42 open Chief Officer vacancies with a salary (0 posted on Crewboard, 42 external). The typical range is what the middle half of them pays.
By fleet
| Fleet | Typical monthly pay | Median | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas carriers | 12,200 $ | 12,200 $ | 1 |
| Tankers | 11,400–11,950 $ | 11,550 $ | 7 |
| Offshore & support | 6,750–10,500 $ | 9,000 $ | 9 |
| Dry cargo & bulk | 7,350–8,350 $ | 7,800 $ | 20 |
| Container ships | 7,700–7,950 $ | 7,800 $ | 4 |
| Tugs, dredgers & workboats | 7,700 $ | 7,700 $ | 1 |
By vessel type
| Vessel type | Typical monthly pay | Median | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk carrier | 7,550–8,250 $ | 7,800 $ | 10 |
| General Cargo Vessel | 6,300–7,350 $ | 6,600 $ | 5 |
| Container Ship | 7,700–7,950 $ | 7,800 $ | 4 |
| Chemical tanker | 12,000–12,900 $ | 12,450 $ | 2 |
| Oil/chemical tanker | 11,400 $ | 11,400 $ | 2 |
| PSV DP2 | 9,400–10,150 $ | 9,750 $ | 2 |
| AHTS DP2 | 9,400–10,150 $ | 9,750 $ | 2 |
| Heavy-Lift Carrier | 9,000 $ | 9,000 $ | 2 |
| Multi-Purpose Vessel | 8,400–8,800 $ | 8,600 $ | 2 |
| Standby vessel | 13,850 $ | 13,850 $ | 1 |
| LNG | 12,200 $ | 12,200 $ | 1 |
| Product tanker | 12,150 $ | 12,150 $ | 1 |
Chief Officer 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.