Which mariners? There are mariners who work on Ethiopian vessels, and there are those who work on foreign vessels. I can’t tell you how much those on Ethiopian vessels get paid, but for those on foreign vessels, it depends on their rank, and you can easily look it up online. In the engine department, cadets Cadets $400 – $1,000, Ratings $300 – $1,200, Junior engineer, $2,000 – $6,000, Senior engineer (2nd/chief) $5,000 - $15000