Salaries of Merchant Navy in India vary according to rank, experience, company, and type of vessel. Tankers, LNG/LPG carriers generally get higher salaries than other dry vessels.
Ranks In Merchant Navy
Deck side:
Deck Cadet → 3rd Officer → 2nd Officer → Chief Officer → Captain
Engine side:
Engine Cadet → 4th Engineer → 3rd Engineer → 2nd Engineer → Chief Engineer
For a student joining Merchant Navy after Class 12 through DNS, B.Sc. Nautical Science, and B.Tech there is a huge difference in the salaries of Deck Cadets and other ranks, because deck cadets don’t get salaries they get Stipend. For this they have to clear IMUCET Entrance Exam along with that they have to undergo the course period and then after cadetship on ship.
Deck Department
Rank Average Monthly Salary
Deck Cadet 30,000 – 70,000
Third Officer 2.0 – 3.5 lakh
Second Officer 2.5 – 4.0 lakh
Chief Officer / First Mate 5.5 – 8.5 lakh
Captain / Master 7 – 15+ lakh
Engine Department
Rank Average Monthly Salary
Engine Cadet 30,000 – 70,000
4th Engineer 2.0 – 3.5 lakh
3rd Engineer 2.5 – 4.0 lakh
2nd Engineer 4.5 – 7.5 lakh
Chief Engineer 7 – 15+ lakh
Ratings and Crew Member
Rank Average Monthly Salary
Ordinary Seaman (OS) 60,000 – 1.25 lakh
Able Seaman (AB) 65,000 – 1.5 lakh
Bosun 1 – 1.6 lakh
Wiper 40,000 – 80,000
Oiler 70,000 – 1.5 lakh
Fitter/Welder 1 – 2.5 lakh
Cook/Steward 40,000 – 1.2 lakh
For students planning to join Merchant Navy after 12th
Deck Cadet: 30k–70k
3rd Officer: 2–3.5 lakh
Chief Officer: 5.5–8.5 lakh
Captain: 7–15+ lakh
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