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We are pleased to share the Superintendent Employment Report 2025 with you.
We are pleased to share the Superintendent Employment Report 2025 with you.
The Superintendent Employment Report 2025 provides an in-depth analysis of the employment landscape for superintendents worldwide, with insights drawn from over 1,000 professionals across all major maritime regions.
Pay rises remain widespread, with 80% of superintendents reporting an increase. However, most uplifts remain modest, particularly for those staying with their current employer. Bonuses have grown in importance, with more superintendents expecting higher and more frequent performance-related rewards. Benefits packages are evolving, with comprehensive medical cover and the Annual Wage Supplement becoming increasingly common, though communication about benefits remains inconsistent.
Hybrid working continues to dominate, though there are signs of renewed acceptance of office-based roles. Flexibility is still valued, but fewer superintendents now see it as a non-negotiable condition of employment.
Retention challenges are intensifying. Four in five superintendents plan to seek a new role within the next 12 months, and the majority are willing to relocate internationally. Salary and benefits remain the strongest motivator for both leaving and staying, though challenge and connection to colleagues also play important roles.
Engagement levels remain fragile: 40% report improvement, but recognition and development opportunities continue to lag. While 73% would recommend the profession to young people, nearly a third would not, raising concerns about the long-term attractiveness of the role.
Superintendents continue to face high stress levels, with workload, leadership style, and poor work-life balance being key contributors. While most describe themselves as “content,” only a small minority feel genuinely fulfilled, pointing to opportunities for employers to improve well-being and job satisfaction.
The findings show a profession that is highly mobile, reward-driven, and under pressure, yet still proud of its contribution to the industry. For employers, strategic approaches to pay, benefits, recognition, and well-being will be central to attracting and retaining the next generation of superintendents.
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