Compensation

Chartering Manager Salary Guide

Salary and bonus expectations for chartering managers and heads of chartering across dry and tanker segments.

2026-02-20 · 5 min read

Chartering managers are typically compensated through a combination of base salary and performance-linked bonus tied to P&L, voyage results or team performance. Head of chartering packages increasingly include broader commercial accountability and leadership components.

Geographic benchmarks

London, Geneva, Athens, Dubai and Singapore remain the main reference points. Tax treatment, housing and schooling support can materially affect net outcomes, particularly in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.