As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Offshore Rigger in the United Kingdom is £36,002, with an hourly rate of £17, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £31,754 to £38,737, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £31,754
50TH(Median)   £36,002
75TH   £38,737
Offshore Rigger Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Offshore Rigger Salary £31,754 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Offshore Rigger Salary £36,002 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Offshore Rigger Salary £38,737 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Offshore Rigger Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Offshore Rigger salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Offshore Rigger is about £36,002 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £17, a monthly salary of about £3,000, and a weekly pay of around £692. Click the switch button below to see more details about Offshore Rigger hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Offshore Riggers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An Offshore Rigger's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £33,593 - £36,002, while Intermediate make £34,417 - £36,492, Senior earn £35,875 - £37,431, Specialist earn £36,002 - £37,553, Expert can reach £36,206 - £37,798 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Offshore Rigger £35,241
Intermediate Level Offshore Rigger £36,002
Senior Level Offshore Rigger £36,900
Specialist Level Offshore Rigger £37,023
Expert Level Offshore Rigger £37,227
£35,241 0 yr
£36,002 < 2 yrs
£36,900 2-4 yrs
£37,023 5-8 yrs
£37,227 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 2%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 3%
Expert Level 3%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Offshore Rigger?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Offshore Rigger are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £38,882 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £36,270, and Manchester pays around £34,510 annually.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Offshore Rigger Salaries

1. What is the highest paying job on an offshore oil rig?

Highest-Paying Job Roles In Oil And GasChief Operating Officer (COO) Average Salary: $832,181. ... Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Average Salary: $439,441. ... Drilling Manager. Average Salary: $143,953. ... Operations Manager. Average Salary: $139,500. ... Supply Chain Manager. Average Salary: $122,265. ... Project Manager. ... Commercial Manager.

2. Where do riggers make the most money?

Highest paying cities for Riggers near United StatesNashville, TN. $32.71 per hour. 5 salaries reported.Bremerton, WA. $28.15 per hour. 6 salaries reported.Baton Rouge, LA. $27.27 per hour. 3 salaries reported.Casper, WY. $25.56 per hour. 3 salaries reported.Mobile, AL. $23.16 per hour. ... Show more nearby cities.

3. How much does a Level 3 rigger make?

Rigger Level Iii salaries in Saudi Arabia The estimated total pay for a Rigger Level Iii is SAR 110,864 per month in the Saudi Arabia area, with an average salary of SAR 3,006 per month.

4. What is the hourly rate for a rigger in the UK?

The average rigger salary in the United Kingdom is £39,000 per year or £20 per hour. Entry level positions start at £32,123 per year while most experienced workers make up to £63,222 per year.

5. How much do oil rig workers get paid in the UK?

The estimated total pay for a Oil Rig is £35,757 per year, with an average salary of £30,853 per year. This number represents the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is £4,904 per year.

6. How long is a shift on an oil rig?

The standard offshore shift duration is 12 hours24), which is considerably longer than regular shifts onshore.