Superyacht Salary Guide

Published 12/09/2022

Annual superyacht salary guide 2025

There are excellent career opportunities for well-informed, hard-working superyacht crew who are passionate about their work. As you become more experienced you could move into a higher role, for example Steward(ess) to Chief Steward(ess) or Purser, Engineer to Chief Engineer, and so on.

These salary guidelines are based on the current yachting market as of January 2025. 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.

How much can I earn on a superyacht?

Vessel size	45-50m	50-55m	55-60m	60-70m	70m +
Captain	€9,000 – €12,000	€10,000 – €14,000	€13,000 – €16,000	€14,000+	€15,000+

First Officer	€4,500 – €6,000	€5,500 – €7,000	€6,000 – €7,500	€6,500+	€7,000+

2nd Mate/Bosun	€3,200 – €4,000	€3,500 – €4,500	€4,000	€4,500	€5,000+

Deckhand	€2,800 – €3,500	€2,800 – €3,500	€2,800 – €3,500	€2,800 – €3,500	€3,000+

Chief Engineer	€7,000 – €9,500	€8,500 – €12,000	€6,500 – €8,000	€7,000 – €10,000	€8,500+

Chef/Cook	€5,500 – €6,500	€6,000 – €8,000	€6,500 – €8,500	€7,000+	€8,000+

Chief Steward(ess)/Purser	€2,800 – €4,000	€3,000 – €4,000	€3,000+	€3,000+	€3,000+

Steward(ess)	€2,200 – €2,500	€2,200 – €2,500	€2,200 – €2,500	€2,200 – €2,500	€2,200 – €2,500