Sample salaries for crew on super yachts (1,000s of US$)

Superyacht Salary Report

 

LOA

80-100ft

(35-40m)

100-120ft

(40-45m)

120-140ft

(45-50m)

140-160ft

(50-55m)

160-180ft

(55-60m)

Captain

70-89

87-114

102-132

115-151

130-162

First Mate/Officer

39-54

42-55

50-63

54-74

67-84

Second Mate/Bosun

na

na

38-46

42-50

44-55

Deckhand

27-36

30-40

33-40

33-42

34-43

Chief Engineer

na

59-67

68-80

76-93

83-103

Second Engineer

na

na

na

55-67

59-77

Chief Steward/ess

31-41

38-49

49-60

56-68

62-74

Second Steward/ess

na

34-39

35-43

39-47

42-52

Junior Steward/ess

30-38

34-39

34-39

35-40

36-41

Chef

40-51

50-59

57-69

63-83

74-95

Sous Chef

na

na

na

47-58

49-62

 

*Salaries listed in thousands of U.S. dollars

Please Note:

These "Rates" are samples of current industry level standards, compiled by senior industry experts and are subject to change without notification. "Rates" may also vary up or down depending on the specific qualification of the employee, the operation status of the yacht, whether private or *charter, and itinerary of the yacht and other requirements specific to the yacht. *(Charter yachts generally have a lower base salary due to extra income from the charter tips.)

For reference, all rates quoted from Elite Crew International, Inc  are in US dollars- Each Yacht has the option to transact in the currency convenient to its operation. You may be paid in the currency other that US dollars.

Most yachts today provide health insurance, accident insurance, etc. Unless otherwise stated at time of employment, all crew are responsible for his or her personal income tax- Each crew should investigate rules and regulations and seek official advice and remain current with their national requirements.

All yachts are expected to provide food, uniforms, basic toiletries and other on board expenses such as laundry. Personal items are not included. 

 

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