As of August 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Ordinary Seaman in the United States is $24. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for Ordinary Seaman in the US can go up to $34 and the lowest down to $15, but most earn between $19 and $29. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Ordinary Seaman in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Ordinary Seaman Salary | $15 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Ordinary Seaman Salary | $19 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Ordinary Seaman Salary | $24 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Ordinary Seaman Salary | $29 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Ordinary Seaman Salary | $34 | US | August 01, 2026 |
An ordinary seaman (OS) is a naval rating of the deck department of a ship. The position is an apprenticeship to become an able seaman, and has been for centuries. In modern times, an OS is required to work on a ship for a specific amount of time, gaining what is referred to as "sea time". For centuries, the term ordinary seaman was used to refer to a seaman with between one and two years' experience at sea, who showed enough seamanship to be so rated by their captain. An OS is generally not required to stand watch, but must pass examinations on watchstanding skills such as performing look...
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