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Rig Manager jobs — apply across leading energy employers

Rig Managers run drilling rigs end-to-end for the contractor — crew, equipment, HSE, contractor performance, and client relationship.

Median Salary
$155k
$112k – $220k
Demand Score
88/100
High
Monthly Openings
1.9K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+6%
rolling 12 months

Market outlook

Demand for rig managers in the global energy market is robust. Oil & gas operators, renewables developers, utilities, EPC contractors, mining companies, and energy software firms report a 6% year-on-year increase in Rig Manager mandates, driven by global upstream investment, LNG buildouts, offshore reactivation, and refining capacity expansions across the Middle East, North America, and Asia.

Compensation

Rig Manager compensation typically falls between $112k and $220k, with experienced rig mgrs in the global energy market commanding $220k+ at leading operators, IPPs, utilities, and EPC majors. Total compensation often includes shift premiums, offshore or remote allowances, performance bonuses, and equity where applicable.

Career trajectory

Rig Managers typically progress to Drilling Engineer, Wellsite Supervisor roles, or into asset manager, subsurface lead, and head of operations tracks at operators and EPCs across the global hiring energy market.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The median salary for a Rig Manager in the global energy market is around $155k, typically ranging from $112k to $220k based on experience, asset class, and the energy employer.