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Engine department

4th Engineer salary in 2026

$2,500$5,000 / month basic

Entry officer rank in the engine department, usually covering purifiers, pumps and watchkeeping duties. The starting point of the engineering career ladder.

By vessel type
Bulk Carrier
$2.5k3.8k /mo
Tanker
$3.2k4.5k /mo
Container
$2.8k4.2k /mo
LNG / LPGHIGHEST
$4k5k /mo
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Figures are monthly basic wages in USD, excluding overtime and bonuses. Compiled from ITF/IBF frameworks, 2026 market data and live ShipCrewFinder listings. Upper bounds reflect premium operators and specialist tonnage. Last update: July 2026.
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