Yacht Crew Salaries Guideline 2024

EXTERIOR CREW 20 - 30 MT 30 - 45 MT 45 - 60 MT 60 - 80 MT 80 MT.
65 - 100 FT 100 - 150 FT 150 - 195 FT 195 - 260 FT > 260 FT.
CAPTAIN 3.500 / 6.500 5000 / 9.000 9.000 / 12.000 13.000 / 16.000 15.000 +
CHIEF ENGINEER 3.500 / 4.000 3.500 / 5.000 6.000 / 8.000 9.000 / 13.000 12.000+
2ND ENGINEER   2.800 / 3.800 4.000 / 6.000 7.000 / 8.000 9.000 +
ETO       5.000/ 6.500 8.000 +
1.ST MATE / 1.ST OFFICER 3.000 / 4.500 4.000 / 5.500 5.000 / 6.000 7.000 / 8.000 9.000 +
2.ND MATE / (OOW)     4.000 / 5.000 5.000 / 6.000 5.000 / 6.000
BOSUN   2.500 / 3.200 3.500 / 4.500 4.500 / 5.000 5000 +
DECK HAND WITH EXPERIENCE 2.000 / 2.500 2.200 / 2.800 2.500 / 3.000 3.500 / 3.800 3.500
JUNIOR DACKHAND 1.800 / 2.000 2.000 /2.200 2.300 / 2.500 2.500 / 2.800 3.000
INTERIOR CREW 20 - 30 MT 30 - 45 MT 45 - 60 MT 60 - 80 MT 80 MT.
65 - 100 FT 100 - 150 FT 150 - 195 FT 195 - 260 FT > 260 FT.
PURSER     6.500 8.500 9.500 +
CHEF 3.000 / 4.500 4.500 / 5.500 5.500 / 6.000 6.000 / 8.000 8.000 +
SOUS CHEF       4.000 / 5000 5.500
CREW CHEF     3.500 3.500 / 4.500 4.500
CHIEF STEWARD/ESS 3.000 / 4.500 4.000 / 5.500 5.000 / 6.000 7.000 / 8.000 9.000 +
2.ND STEWARD/ESS 2.500 / 3.000 3.000 / 4.000 4.000 / 5.000 5.000 / 6.000 5.000 / 6.000
STEWARD/ESS WITH EXPERIENCE 2.000 / 2.500 2.200 / 2.800 2.500 / 3.000 3.500 / 3.800 3.500 +
JUNIOR STEWARDESS 1.800 / 2.000 2.000 /2.200 2.300 / 2.500 2.500 / 2.800 3.000
FREELANCE AND DELIVERIES
CAPTAINS & CHIEF ENGINEERS 250 / 500 (EURO) FOR DAY
DECKHANDS 100 / 150 (EURO) FOR DAY
MATES/OFFICERS 150 / 300 (EURO) FOR DAY
SCHEFS/COOKS 150 / 300 (EURO) FOR DAY
CHIEF STEWARD/ESS 150 / 300 (EURO) FOR DAY
STEWARD/ESS 100 / 150 (EURO) FOR DAY

Please note: These salary guidelines are based on the current yachting market as of January 2024. Actual salaries will always vary depending on a candidate’s specific experience, training, certification, and additional skills as well as a particular yacht’s needs. This scale can be used as an example and guide to establishing appropriate salaries for experienced crew.