Captain: $8,000-$15,000/month. Chief Engineer: $8,000-$14,000/month. Chief Officer: $5,500-$9,000/month. Second Engineer: $5,500-$8,500/month. Third Officer: $3,000-$5,000/month. AB Seaman: $1,500-$2,500/month.
Salaries vary significantly by company type, flag state, and trading area. Japanese and Scandinavian companies typically pay premium rates.