How much does a commercial diver earn?
Indicative estimate, not a measurement
€20 to €28
gross per hour
Estimate by Werkvolk, updated on 15 September 2026.
Pay by province
There are still too few employers per province for commercial diver to show a reliable range. We publish one as soon as at least five employers in the same province state a salary.
What determines your pay within this range?
As a commercial diver, your pay depends on your experience and the type of assignments. Specialised assignments such as underwater welding usually come with higher pay.
Benefits beyond your salary
Temp agency or permanent: what's the difference?
With Werkvolk, you always apply directly with the employer, never through a temp agency.
Through a temp agency
- The agency withholds a share of your pay as its fee
- Limited seniority build-up between assignments
- Uncertainty over whether your contract gets renewed
- Often less access to company benefits than permanent colleagues
Directly through Werkvolk
- Your full salary goes to you, with no intermediary
- You build seniority and benefits from day one
- You know the salary and benefits that come with the job upfront
- Direct communication with the employer, no middleman
Where do these numbers come from?
This is an estimate by Werkvolk, not a measurement: a range for employees in Belgium, updated on 15 September 2026. Your exact pay depends on your experience, the pay scale of the sector and your schedule. As soon as at least five different employers state a salary in their vacancies on Werkvolk, we show the measured pay here, rounded so you can never read off what one particular company pays.
Frequently asked questions about this salary
Do I earn more if I can weld underwater?
Usually, yes. Specialised assignments such as underwater welding tend to come with higher pay.
Is a sport diving certificate enough?
No. For professional work underwater you need a recognised commercial diving certificate, together with a medical examination confirming you are fit to dive.
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