# The Hormuz bonus: Sailor pay soars for transits amid Iran war

https://mins.news/en/item/91264

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-08 11:02 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/8/the-hormuz-bonus-sailor-salaries-soar-for-transits-amid-iran-war?traffic_source=rss

> As shipping through the Strait of Hormuz fell to its lowest level since July, reports said some tanker captains could earn up to $100,000 in base salary plus $50,000 for each crossing. Crews can make four to six times their usual pay as attacks continue and transit risks rise.

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