Sample salaries for crew on super yachts

Superyacht Salary Report

 

LOA

<100ft

(30m)

100-120ft

(30-36m)

120-140ft

(36-43m)

140-160ft

(43-49m)

160-180ft

(49-55m)

180ft+

(55m+)

Captain

50-90

80-110

90-130

110-150

120-160

140-180+

First Mate/Officer

30-55

40-55

48-66

55-75

65-90

80-100+

Second Mate/Bosun

na

na

36-45

40-48

42-55

48-65

Deckhand

23-32

26-37

26-37

26-37

26-37

27-38

Chief Engineer

na

52-65

55-70

70-95

80-100

90-130+

Second Engineer

na

na

na

52-65

54-80

65-80+

Chief Steward/ess

36-42

38-50

42-60

52-68

60-72

70-80+

Second Steward/ess

na

31-41

32-43

33-45

36-48

40-54+

Junior Steward/ess

24-30

26-30

26-30

26-32

26-35

28-36+

Chef

38-50

42-55

45-65

55-72

65-80

78-100+

Sous Chef

na

na

na

35-44

42-50

45-54+

 

*Salaries listed in thousands of U.S. dollars courtesy of Dockwalk Magazine Sept 2006

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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