Shipbroker compensation is heavily weighted towards performance. Junior and mid-level brokers typically receive a lower base with meaningful commission upside, while desk heads combine team production, client development and internal leadership responsibilities.
Compensation
Shipbroker Compensation Guide
How broking houses structure salary, commission and desk leadership packages across dry, tanker and S&P markets.
2026-02-27 · 5 min read
Market variation
Dry bulk and tanker desks differ in cycle sensitivity and commission timing. S&P brokers often operate on longer deal cycles with different payout structures. Houses in London, Athens and Singapore each have distinct cultural norms around guarantees, overrides and team splits.