š° Ever Wondered How Much People Offshore Earn?š± Hereās the Breakdown!ā¬ļø
- Feb 8
- 1 min read
Updated: Feb 9
The offshore industry is full of exciting careers, and the pay reflects the tough conditions and high skill levels required. Whether you're on deck, in the engine room, or managing operations, hereās what you could be earning:
Estimated Gross Day Rates by Position
š§ Deck & Lifting Crew:
š¹ Rigger ā ā¬250-ā¬400
š¹ Deckhand ā ā¬200-ā¬350
š¹ Banksman / Slinger ā ā¬300-ā¬500
š¹ Crane Operator ā ā¬400-ā¬800
š Technical & Maintenance Crew:
š¹ AB (Able Seaman) ā ā¬250-ā¬400
š¹ Welder / Fabricator ā ā¬350-ā¬600
š¹ Mechanic / Electrician ā ā¬350-ā¬750
š¹ ROV Pilot Technician ā ā¬400-ā¬900
ā Bridge & Marine Crew:
š¹ DPO (Dynamic Positioning Officer) ā ā¬500-ā¬1,000
š¹ 2nd Mate / Chief Mate ā ā¬500-ā¬1,200
š¹ Captain / Master ā ā¬1,000-ā¬1,800
š¦ŗ Safety & HSE Roles:
š¹ HSE Advisor ā ā¬400-ā¬800
š¹ Medics / Paramedics ā ā¬350-ā¬700
š Engineering & Operations:
š¹ Chief Engineer ā ā¬800-ā¬1,500
š¹ Project Engineer ā ā¬600-ā¬1,200
š¹ Surveyor / Hydrographer ā ā¬500-ā¬1,000
š¢ Senior & Management Roles:
š¹ Superintendent ā ā¬900-ā¬1,800
š¹ Client Rep / Site Manager ā ā¬1,000-ā¬2,200
š¹ Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) ā ā¬1,200-ā¬2,500+
š These figures depend on experience, location, vessel type, and contract terms and there are many more special roles.
š Offshore work isnāt for everyone, but for those who do it, the rewards can be huge.
Which role do you find the most interesting? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
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