Calculate Your Earnings at Sea
How much do you actually earn as a seafarer?
Our free Seafarer Salary Calculator allows you to quickly and easily estimate your net income based on your rank, vessel type, and contract duration. Whether you are a cadet, deck officer, engine officer, or Electro-Technical Officer (ETO), simply enter your details and instantly receive an estimate of your monthly and annual earnings.
Seafarers’ salaries depend on several factors, including rank, vessel type (tanker, bulk carrier, container ship, cruise ship), experience, certifications, and current market conditions within the maritime industry.
This calculator takes into account average daily rates for both Croatian and international markets, including basic salary, overtime compensation, and leave pay.
Calculating your salary at sea has never been easier.
Salary Breakdown
—A seafarer’s salary is typically expressed as a daily rate, which includes the basic salary and fixed overtime. In addition, seafarers are entitled to leave pay — compensation for leave days accumulated during their contract at sea.
Total monthly earnings depend on several factors, including contract length, rank, and vessel type. For a more accurate salary estimate, we recommend comparing offers from multiple shipping companies.
Actual earnings may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement, the vessel’s flag state, and the manning agency involved.
If you are preparing for a promotion to a higher rank or renewing your STCW certificates, explore our exam preparation guides and study materials. They can help you qualify for better positions — and achieve higher earnings at sea.

