Wage checker
Enter what you've been offered. We'll match it against our published wage ranges (rank × vessel type, indicative, year-stamped) and tell you whether the offer sits low, in-range, or unusually high — plus the questions you should ask your employer or agent.
Published range (USD/month)
$1,800 – $2,250
Median across matching rows: $2,016
Your offer
$0
Questions to ask your employer / agent
- Which CBA applies and where can I see it?
- Is the basic wage the ILO / IBF baseline, or below it?
- What is the guaranteed overtime cap (in hours)?
- How is leave pay calculated and when is it paid?
- What is paid in USD vs the home currency?
- Are bank fees deducted from the allotment?
- What is repatriation entitlement under the SEA + MLC A2.5?
These are indicative ranges, not guaranteed wages. See methodology.
When to use this tool
Worked example
Scenario: Filipino 2nd Officer, offered $3,200/month basic on a Panamax bulker.
Compare: Published ITF Uniform TCC + IBF framework wage tables put the 2nd Officer basic on a Panamax at $3,000-3,500 typical range as of 2025. $3,200 sits mid-range. Fine but ask about: (a) overtime rate and cap; (b) 8-day leave earned per month; (c) allotment percentage.
If offer was $2,400/month: Well below TCC minimum for the segment. Red flag — decline or negotiate. If offer was $4,800/month for the same role, ask what's different (union coverage, cargo type, safety incentive).