How We Compiled This Data
This salary guide is based on 1,412 job listings posted on MaritimeCrew Pro between January 2024 and January 2025. All figures are monthly gross in EUR unless otherwise stated. Use these figures as benchmarks for negotiation, not guarantees.
Deck Department
Deckhand / Junior Deckhand
- Junior / First season: €1,800 – €2,200
- Experienced (2–4 seasons): €2,200 – €3,000
- Senior Deckhand / Bosun's mate: €2,800 – €3,500
Bosun
- Entry Bosun: €3,000 – €3,800
- Experienced Bosun: €3,800 – €5,000
- Senior Bosun (50m+): €5,000 – €6,500
Mate / Second Officer
- Second Officer: €4,000 – €5,500
- Chief Officer: €5,000 – €8,000
Captain
- Under 24m: €3,500 – €5,500
- 24m – 40m: €5,000 – €8,500
- 40m – 60m: €7,500 – €12,000
- 60m – 80m: €10,000 – €16,000
- 80m+: €14,000 – €25,000+
Engineering Department
Engineer / Second Engineer
- Junior Engineer: €3,000 – €4,500
- Second Engineer: €4,500 – €6,500
Chief Engineer
- Under 30m: €4,500 – €6,500
- 30m – 50m: €6,000 – €9,000
- 50m+: €8,000 – €14,000+
ETO (Electro-Technical Officer)
The fastest-growing salary in the industry.
- Junior ETO: €4,000 – €5,500
- Experienced ETO: €5,500 – €8,000
- Senior ETO (complex systems): €8,000 – €12,000
Interior Department
Stewardess / Junior Stewardess
- First season: €1,800 – €2,200
- Experienced: €2,200 – €3,000
Second Stewardess
- €2,800 – €4,000
Chief Stewardess / Head of Interior
- Under 30m: €3,500 – €5,000
- 30m – 50m: €4,500 – €6,500
- 50m+: €6,000 – €9,000+
Galley Department
Cook / Crew Cook
- €2,500 – €3,500
Chef / Head Chef
- Private yacht: €3,500 – €6,000
- Charter focus: €5,000 – €10,000+
Factors That Move Salaries Up or Down
- Charter intensity: Heavy charter programmes pay 20–35% more than private-use vessels
- Flag state: Cayman and Marshall Islands-flagged vessels often have more flexible pay structures
- Rotation vs permanent: Rotational positions command a 10–20% premium
- Tip pools: On active charter yachts, tips can add €500–€3,000/month
- Location: Caribbean season typically pays 5–10% more than Med for equivalent roles
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