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YPI CREW Releases 2023 Yacht Crew Salaries Report

YPI CREW, a leading yacht crew recruitment company, has released its 2023 Yacht Crew Salaries Report following a positive and fast-paced year in yacht crew placement. The report outlines trends in the industry and emphasizes the importance of flexibility in attracting top talent.

2022 marked a significant shift in the yachting industry, as the effects of Covid-19 began to wane. One key trend that emerged was the extension of scheduled or rotational leave to positions outside of the engine room and the bridge. Crew members are increasingly focused on achieving a harmonious work-life balance, leading yachts to adapt their leave packages to remain competitive.

Flexibility with regards to leave has become a key factor for all departments and allows for a larger pool of candidates who are fully committed to the yacht, its programme and owner.

Both the Deck/Bosun’s and the Interior/Galley Departments have witnessed a steady trend towards increased leave packages. Senior Stews, for example, now seek a minimum of 90 days leave, and 95% of Chief Stews look for full rotation. Stew Head of Departments have come to realize the benefits of scheduled or rotational leave, a perk that was once reserved for Engineers or Officer/Captains Departments.

Additionally, and in order to compete with the larger yachts , an important number of yachts under 70metres are now also considering increased leave packages to secure top crew.

It’s important to note that the salaries listed in the report are median range salaries and can vary based on factors such as job-specific skills, professional qualifications, and experience.

For a full report visit YPI CREW website. https://www.ypicrew.com/yacht-crew-salary-guide

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Established in 2002, YPI CREW has been connecting people with their dream careers on board superyachts for over two decades. Our purpose is to allow new generations to discover yachting, whilst also helping seasoned crew to advance their career and develop their talents. Our recruiters are solution driven; they have a voice, an opinion, and champion their candidates for the right jobs on the best yachts. From our home in the yachting capital of Antibes on the French Côte d’Azur, we source and recruit the best yacht crew worldwide. Our recruitment experts connect the best talent, from deckhands to captains, engineers, chefs and interior crew with every yacht we work with. We build united, high-performing crew able to deliver the ultimate guest experience on board yachts all over the world and, simultaneously, allow the fostering of new life experiences. YPI CREW are proud to be part of the esteemed Schulte Group, a global ship owning and management company with over 135 years of expertise in the commercial maritime industry.

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YPI Crew’s 2022 Salary Report Revealed

YPI CREW, the leading authority in yacht crew recruitment, has released its 2022 Yacht Crew Salary Report, providing in-depth and up-to-date salary analysis.

The report utilises 2021 data from YPI CREW’s various crew departments, spanning engineers, yacht deck crew, yacht chefs, and yacht interior crew. It offers a handy and comprehensive reference point for both yacht crew and employers

Overall, YPI CREW witnessed a significant increase in the number of job orders across all departments in 2021, with more crew connected with their dream careers. While the report doesn’t demonstrate any major new trends, it shows a return to stability following two years of Covid 19 disruption and the collapse of the crew recruitment market in April 2020.

“YPI CREW welcomed 2021 as the year of revival, and indeed it was,” said Laurence Lewis, YPI CREW’s president. “This was following the effects of the Covid 19 pandemic on the yachting industry where 2020 was considered the year of survival for yacht crew placement.”

She added: “It should be noted that due to a smaller number of junior-level hospitality, service and galley staff entering the market due to Covid 19 travel restrictions, essentially from the Southern Hemisphere, there has been tension on salaries in these departments throughout 2021.

“For example, in the chef’s department, in order to secure and especially retain qualified and experienced crew, salaries and scheduled leave have become an important part of the negotiation process with increased competition for the best all-round package.”

Crew salaries in the report depend on qualifications, a crew member's years of experience and, in some instances, whether a vessel is a private yacht or a charter yacht. Interestingly, the size of a yacht only impacts the earnings of select roles.

Yacht deck crew salaries

The highest-paid deck crew salaries were for captains, reflecting their pivotal role and the large amount of responsibility that they assume. In 2021, captains on a 100-metre plus yacht were paid an average salary of around 18,000 Euros per month, plus a discretionary bonus. At the other end of the spectrum, captain salaries on a yacht below 30-metre were significantly less at around 3,500 to 6,000 Euros per month.

It’s important to mention that the salaries across the deck department will vary depending on experience and qualifications. For example, entry-level junior deckhands have an expected monthly salary of between 2,700 to 2,800 Euros per month. However, the salaries grow up to 4,000 Euros for specialised and experienced deckhands.

Yacht engineer salaries

When talking about engineering salaries, the ranges very much depend on the certification that the candidate will hold.

Chief engineers on a 100-metre plus yacht typically earnt around 12,000 to 15,000 Euros per month in 2021. Comparatively, a chief engineer on a 30 to 40-metre yacht earnt on average between 4,000 to 6,000 Euros per month.

The lowest-paid salaries were for motorman, who typically could expect to earn between 3,200 to 4,000 Euros on larger sized vessels.

Yacht chef salaries

The most experienced yacht chefs working on yachts 100-metres plus earnt a monthly average salary of around 8,000 Euros plus per month in 2021, while a sous chef on the same sized vessel earnt on average 4,000 to 7,000 Euros per month. Third chefs typically earnt around 3,500 Euros per month.

At the other end of the spectrum, on vessels below 30-metres, a head chef earnt between 4,000 to 4,500 Euros. This typically represents a starting salary for chefs without yachting experience, and they would usually run the entire kitchen without any additional support from qualified chefs.

Yacht interior crew salaries

The highest-paid roles were for pursers and chief stews working on superyachts 80-metres plus. Average monthly salaries were from 7,000 to 8,000 Euros per month for these positions. Conversely, a chief stew on a yacht below 30-metres was paid on average 3,500 to 4,000 Euros per month in 2021.

Junior stews saw little change in their monthly income between vessel sizes, typically earning between 2,500 to 3,500 Euros, creeping up to 4,000 Euros on vessels sized 70-metres plus.

Nurses, a role that is ordinarily only found on larger superyachts, were paid on average 3,500 to 4,000 Euros plus per month in 2021. Spa therapists, another crew position typically only found on larger yachts, boasted a monthly salary of around 3,000 to 3,500 plus.

* Please note that the salaries will depend on the usage of the yacht, private or charter, and the level of study or qualification required for the specialist positions, such as spa manager, spa therapist and personal trainer. For example, as a personal trainer, HIIT, cardio, weight training, yoga or Pilates experience may be required or, for a nurse, the salary can be based on previous experience in hospitals and field of expertise.

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The 2022 report on yacht crew salary by YPI Crew

Yacht crew recruitment specialist YPI Crew has released its 2022 Yacht Crew Salary Report. The number of job orders increased, while the report shows a return to stability after the collapse of the crew recruitment market in April 2020.

The report employs 2021 data from YPI Crew’s various departments , spanning engineers, yacht deck crew, yacht chefs, and yacht interior crew. A useful tool for employers as well as crew members that provides in-depth and up-to-date salary analysis.

The yacht recruiting company witnessed a significant increase in the number of job orders across all departments in 2021. While the report doesn’t demonstrate any major new trends , it shows a return to stability following two years of Covid 19disruption and the collapse of the crew recruitment market in April 2020.

“YPI CREW welcomed 2021 as the year of revival, and indeed it was,” said Laurence Lewis, YPI CREW’s president. “This was following the effects of the Covid 19 pandemic on the yachting industry where 2020 was considered the year of survival for yacht crew placement.”

She added: “It should be noted that due to a smaller number of junior-level hospitality, service and galley staff entering the market due to Covid 19 travel restrictions, essentially from the Southern Hemisphere, there has been tension on salaries in these departments throughout 2021. For example, in the chef’s department, in order to secure and especially retain qualified and experienced crew, salaries and scheduled leave have become an important part of the negotiation process with increased competition for the best all-round package.”

Factors influencing salaries in the report are qualifications, years of experience of a crew member and, in some cases, whether the vessel is a private yacht or a chartered yacht. That said, data shows that the size of a yacht only affects the earnings of certain roles .

Yacht Deck Crew Salaries

Captains, figuring as the highest-paid deck crew, were paid an average salary of around 18,000 Euros per month on a 100-metre plus yacht , plus a discretionary bonus. At the other end of the spectrum, captain salaries on a yacht below 30-metre were significantly less at around 3,500 to 6,000 Euros per month .

Naturally, salaries across the Deck Department will vary depending on experience and qualifications . Entry-level junior deckhands have an expected monthly salary of between 2,700 to 2,800 Euros per month . However, the salaries grow up to 4,000 Euros for specialised and experienced Deckhands .

In the below table, salaries are expressed in Euro €. The numbers shown here are general median salary ranges and the actual salaries may vary depending on numerous other variables such as experience, certificates, type of yacht etc.  Brackets that are empty mean that the particular position is generally not applicable for that yacht size.

Please note that shaded brackets indicate the yacht size range where rotational system might be offered.

Yacht Engineer Salaries

The salaries of engineers vary greatly depending on their qualifications. Chief engineers on a 100-metre plus yacht typically earnt around 12,000 to 15,000 Euros per month in 2021. Comparatively, a chief engineer on a 30 to 40-metre yacht earned on average between 4,000 to 6,000 Euros per month.

The lowest-paid salaries were for motorman , who typically could expect to earn between 3,200 to 4,000 Euros on larger sized vessels. For yachts below 30m the role of an Engineer is covered by the Captain and in some cases by another member of the deck crew.

Yacht Chef Salaries

The most experienced yacht chefs working on yachts 100-metres plus earnt a monthly average salary of around 8,000 Euros plus per month in 2021, while a sous chef on the same sized vessel earnt on average 4,000 to 7,000 Euros per month. Third chefs typically earned around 3,500 Euros per month.

On vessels below 30-metres, a head chef earnt between 4,000 to 4,500 Euros. This typically represents a starting salary for chefs without yachting experience , and they would usually run the entire kitchen without any additional support from qualified chefs.

Yacht Interior Crew Salaries

The highest-paid roles were for pursers and chief stews working on superyachts 80-metres plus . Average monthly salaries were from 7,000 to 8,000 Euros per month for these positions. Conversely, a chief stew on a yacht below 30-metres was paid on average 3,500 to 4,000 Euros per month in 2021.

Junior stews saw little change in their monthly income between vessel sizes, typically earning between 2,500 to 3,500 Euros, creeping up to 4,000 Euros on vessels sized 70-metres plus.

Nurses , a role that is ordinarily only found on larger superyachts, were paid on average 3,500 to 4,000 Euros plus per month in 2021. Spa therapists , another crew position typically only found on larger yachts, boasted a monthly salary of around 3,000 to 3,500 plus.

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YPI Crew Salary Report 2020: ‘Rollercoaster of a year’

Last year “was a rollercoaster year” said Laurence Lewis, president of recruitment agency YPI CREW. The company has just published its annual crew salary report for 2020 . There was a huge collapse of the recruitment market in April, followed by recovery during the summer from July onwards according to YPI. Many crew lost their jobs and were unsure about future prospects.

“Yet somehow salaries remained stable,” said Lewis. “Border restrictions and reduced access to transport contributed to keep tension on salary levels as even yacht crew found it challenging to move around the world – the reduced availability of ‘ready to employ’ crew clearly acted as leverage on the market. We foresee that 2021 will see some stability return to the crew recruitment market and that salaries might either plateau or register a slight growth again.”

The report outlines the average salary range for each crew position, including captains, engineers, pursers, stews, chefs, and deckhands. This is for both motor and sailing yachts of varying size, as well as both temporary and permanent roles. Since the site launched in 2016, more than 5,655 salaries have been collected.

Yacht captains on 81m to 100m motor yachts earned the highest salary –up to £14,500 per month. The lowest yacht captain salary was £5,048 per month, on a yacht below 35m.

Other high-earning positions include chief engineers, with the highest salary reported at £10,250 per month for a rotation position on a 101m plus yacht. Chief officer salaries trailed slightly behind, with the highest monthly salary reported as £7,700 for a rotation position on a 101m plus vessel.

Comparatively, deckhands, viewed as an entry-level position, earned from £1,700 to £2,900 per month, depending on yacht size.

Crew on motor yachts were paid more than crew on sailboats. Additionally, crew salaries generally increased by yacht size, with crew working on the largest yachts taking home the highest salaries.

Superyacht salaries – at a glance

• Captains on 81m to 100m motor yachts earned the highest salary –up to £14,500 per month
• Chief engineers are second with the highest salary reported at £10,250 per month
• Chief officer salaries trailed slightly behind, with the highest monthly salary reported as £7,700
• Entry-level positions, such as deckhands, earned from £1,700 to £2,900 per month.

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YPI CREW’s 2020 Crew Salary Report offers fascinating crew salary insights

YPI CREW , the leading authority in yacht crew recruitment, has now published its 2020 Crew Salary Report.

The report comprehensively outlines the average salary range for each crew position, including captains, engineers, pursers, stews, chefs, and deckhands on both motor yachts and sailing yachts of varying size, as well as both temporary and permanent roles, providing a handy point of reference for both employers and crew.

The results are collated from YPI CREW’s free salary-sharing platform – yachtingsalaries.com offering insights into thousands of crew salaries.

YACHT CREW SALARIES AT A GLANCE

At the upper end of the scale yacht captains on 81-100-metre motor yachts earnt the highest salary – up to 17,000 Euros per month. The lowest yacht captain salary was 5,900 Euros per month, on a below 35-metre yacht.

Other high-earning 2020 yacht positions include chief engineers, with the highest salary reported at 12,000 Euros per month for a rotation position on a 101+ metre yacht. chief officer salaries trailed slightly behind, with the highest monthly salary reported as 9,000 Euros for a rotation position on a 101+ metre yacht.

Other well-paid positions include yacht chefs, with monthly salaries ranging from 3,900 to 9,000 Euros, depending on yacht size and whether the position was permanent or rotation.

Comparatively, deckhands, viewed as an entry-level position, earnt from 2,000 to 3,400 Euros per month, depending on yacht size, while stews, also an entry-level position, earnt from 2,500 to 2,800 Euros per month.

Across the board, crew on motor yachts were paid more than crew on sailboats, while permanent positions tended to attract a slightly higher salary than temporary positions. Additionally, crew salaries generally increased by yacht size, with crew working on the largest yachts taking home the highest salaries.

TRACKING SALARY MOVEMENTS

Yachtingsalaries.com was launched by YPI CREW in 2016 to monitor and track industry salary movements from one year to the next. Since the site launched, more than 5,655 salaries have been collected.

The site works on an honesty-based system, with crew answering a few questions and sharing their salary details anonymously. Crew can also visit the site for free to check where they fall on the salary scale.

The site has grown to become an authoritative point of reference for both crew and employers, who can ensure they are offering competitive rates of pay to attract the best crew. Equally, crew can use the site to check whether their salary is reflective of the industry.

The site is constantly updated as new salaries are posted by crew daily.

Laurence Lewis, President of YPI CREW comments “2020 was a rollercoaster year with a jaw dropping collapse of the recruitment market in April, followed by recovery during the summer from July onwards. Many crew lost their jobs and were disoriented with regards to future perspectives but somehow salaries remained stable. Border restrictions and reduced access to transport contributed to keep tension on salary levels as even yacht crew found it challenging to move around the world – the  reduced availability of “ready to employ” crew clearly acted as leverage on the market.  We foresee that 2021 will see some stability return to the crew recruitment market and that salaries might either plateau or register a slight growth again”.

ABOUT YPI CREW

YPI CREW is one of the leading international yacht crew agencies. Its recruiters have extensive knowledge of the yachting industry and are experts in superyacht recruitment. A Lloyd’s Register audited business, YPI CREW works in accordance with MLC 2006 to ensure that seafarers have access to an efficient and well-regulated recruitment and placement system. After being integrated within the shipping giant Schulte Group in 2018, YPI CREW pursued its growth and acquired the recruitment division of Edmiston Company in 2019.

The business is listed on the French national register for seafarer recruitment and placement services.

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Working on a luxury yacht isn’t without its drawbacks, however: Weeks at a time spent away from home, long working hours in the peak seasons and ensuring that everything runs smoothly when you’re far from the port can all take their toll. When performing tasks that can be as equally trying as they are rewarding, crew members want to assure that their pay reflects the professionalism and high degree of detail that they put into each day.  

Following the launch of free salary-sharing platform www.yachtingsalaries.com in March 2016, YPI CREW has revealed its first report into the salaries paid to the crew on luxury yachts of various sizes.  

Covering the period between 2016/2017, the results not only provide transparency to crew members but help employers to attract and retain individuals with exceptional skills. The occupations covered range from captains to deckhands and compare pay for permanent, private, rotation and charter crew: Find out how the charter industry measures up to the other sectors.  

446 captains submitted information to www.yachtingsalaries.com, and the data revealed that 13% worked on sailing yachts and the other 83% on motor yachts. Captains on larger yachts earned more per month than captains of smaller vessels to create an upward trend, although M/Y captains of 35m-51m superyachts fared particularly well, with a jump in salary from €9,000 per month for 41m-50m yachts up to €13,000 p/m for larger luxury yachts. Private and permanent captains tended to earn the most for their size category, with permanent captains coming out slightly ahead.  

Sailing yacht captains tended to earn the same as on motor yachts for the 0-35m and 35-40m vessels, earned more than motor yacht captains in the 41-50m category by €2,000 per month, and earned less than motor yacht captains by €2,000 in the 51-65m category.  

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239 of the 434 technical crew surveyed were chief engineers, and on charter yachts, they earned an excellent salary compared to private, permanent and rotational counterparts on the same-sized yacht: In the 0-35m size category, they earned €6,000 per month compared to €5,500. Salary levelled off in the 80-100m category, with chief engineers on charters earning slightly less than others with a salary of €9,500.  

Second engineers were the most stable across the sectors and received a steady pay of between €48,000, rising to €70,000 on the largest yachts. Second engineers on charter yachts were paid considerably more per month than permanent and private second engineers within the 51-65m and 66-80m categories, earning between €5,000-€10,000 more in the former category and €2,000-€5,000 per month more in the latter.  

Third engineers earned between €2,500 and €5,000 per month, with the pay scale raising incrementally based on yacht size.  

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69% of the 224 deck officers who took part in the survey were permanent and 31% rotational. Second and third officers had a greater chance of occupying a rotational position (50% and 70%), making deck officers the most likely crew members to have rotational work. Deck officers on charter yachts tended to earn less than counterparts on similarly-sized vessels, and private and permanent positions provide the most stable throughout.   

Salaries for chief officers on charter yachts ranged from under €4,000 per month on 0-35m vessels to over €8,000 on 81-100m vessels and dropping slightly in the category of 101+m  

Data for 2nd and 3rd officers was more sporadic, and charter position salaries ranged from €3,800 for both positions on yachts 51-65m and upwards.  

Although 127 chefs participated in the survey, results were varied both for yacht sizes and sectors, producing the unusual graph where the head chefs on a 0-35m and 66-80m yacht were earning approximately the same (€4,000 per month) while on other sized charter yachts the head chefs were earning between €5,000 and €8,000. Of the head chefs who submitted data. 85% were permanent and 15% on rotation.  

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Vessel size seemed to play a part in the salary of sous chefs, with each type of employees earning more on larger yachts. 71% were permanent, and 29% were temporary.  

Pursers, Stewards and Stewardesses  

For the 2016/2017 report, only 27 pursers, 68 chief stewards/stewardesses and 27-second stewards/stewardesses provided information, and there are therefore too few results to make solid conclusions about industry salaries in this area. Of the pursers, salary varies from €5,000 per month to €7,000 and remuneration did not have any correlation with the size of the yacht and salary was stable regardless of the type of employment, although results were the most unstable in the 66-80m category.  

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Chief stewards and stewardesses received greater salaries for working on larger yachts, with rotation, permanent and private employment having the most stable salaries and charter crew the most variable: salary on a 51-65m superyacht was €6,500 per month, whereas under €6,000 was paid to stewards and stewardesses aboard 66-80m vessels and smaller yachts.  

The results of the second stewards and stewardesses had the most variability, with charter and rotation crew earning under €3,000 for 66-80m vessels while private and permanent crew earned €5,000.  

Deckhands  

Deckhand salaries tended not to vary depending on the size of the vessel, and 93% were permanent and 7% on rotation aboard motor yachts, while sailing yachts had 100%, permanent crew. From the 87 deckhands that contributed to the study, data revealed that salaries tended to range between €2,100 – €3,000 per month, regardless of whether the yacht was a charter, private or permanent. Deckhands on rotation earned €3,000-€9,000 less depending on the size of the yacht.  

The website  www.yachtingsalaries.com currently has 2,857 searchable salaries and includes other professions such as bosun and helicopter pilot, as well as the full comprehensive report. Results are searchable at any time, and the next report is due in November 2018.    

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Yachting Crew Salary Guidelines and Position Descriptions

The salary guidelines are utilized by an array of industry professionals worldwide as a reliable benchmark for yacht crew salaries. This active data is taken from the thousands of live crew profiles who are placed on yachts by Luxury Yacht Group every year. New members joining the industry turn to the websites ‘Department Descriptions’ to learn the essentials before taking the plunge.

For years Luxury Yacht Group has established themselves as the busiest, most reputable crew agency in the yachting industry. Founder and President Rupert Connor launched the company in 2001 with that exact goal in mind. Over the past decade and a half, the agency has grown in major proportions with offices located across the globe, and expansions into the yacht operations, charter and sales divisions.

The recently launched ‘Yacht Department Directory’ allows you to read about each individual department, and browse through the positions within. Each department is responsible for a unique set of tasks onboard, and is suited for individuals with specific skillsets and experience. The salary guides show a range of pay according to position.

Within each profession there is a detailed break-down of the job and its’ corresponding salary range. These pages are incredibly beneficial to owners and crew, as well as candidates joining the industry. They explain in depth what role each person plays onboard, their specific duties, and the required skills. They also advise which characteristics could be ‘salary modifiers’. In the case of captain as example, a skillset that would modify the salary in a positive way would be speaking multiple languages, but limited experience in the intended cruising area (specific to that job) could result in a decrease of monthly pay. Luxury Yacht Group has meticulously thought about all the factors and attributes that come into play.

The information under each department is also highly beneficial to any crew member looking to further their career on yachts. It clearly lays out the necessary career path for each profession, and goes into detail about how many years’ experience is needed, or what licenses are required to progress. For example, a bosun trying to advance to an officer position will typically have at least three years’ experience, and will have to get the required Officer of the Watch license at a minimum. Holders of an OOW are capable of leading navigational watches with confidence, and the captain will rely on these candidates to manage the deck team.

Another nifty feature inside these pages are the ‘Position Statistics’ which illustrate how many candidates the live data is actively pulling from. At the time of writing this article, statistics for the captain position stated: “Our data is calculated from 17,773 relevant work experience records out of 70,107 experiences in the deck department.” It also goes on to show the average longevity in this position is at 751 days, and that there are 491 candidates currently available as captains on Luxury Yacht Group’s books. This data is alive and will adjust regularly as crew filter in and out of jobs.

It’s tools like these that have given Luxury Yacht Group their edge over competitors. The agency continues to grow and refine the largest professional yacht crew database in the industry. The team has degrees in management, business, engineering, marketing and design. Many of their employees have come from a background in yachting and bring with them factual onboard yachting experiences, positioning Luxury Yacht Group as a well-rounded leader in their field.

Engineering License Changes

The MCA has restructured the engineering certifications. The MEOL course has been done away with, and the AEC course made mandatory and more thorough. Luxury Yacht Group explains all these changes, what engineers progressing through the ranks can do now, and how Y ticket holders can convert their licenses over to the structure.

14 Mar 2018

A Day in the Life Series – Chief Stewardess

For a yacht to run smoothly, it requires many working parts, and the interior department is a large component of this. The chief stewardess oversees this department and makes sure all the stewardesses onboard know what their tasks and responsibilities are. The interior department is largely in charge of the guest services whilst they are onboard, and responsible for interior maintenance of the yacht when they are not.

18 Dec 2017

A Day in the Life Of Series - Entry Stewardess

Joining the yachting industry is an exciting and daunting undertaking. In this two part interview we speak with Melanie about why she decided to join the superyacht industry, what her hopes and goals are, and what she has learnt so far as an entry level stewardess.

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Yacht Salaries Update Little Has Changed

For many years, we researched and kept up to date, a data base of crew salaries and each year, writing in many of the magazines aimed at superyacht crew, we published our results.

The last in 2015 was published in On Board Magazine

Now the baton for keeping crew up to date with salaries has passed to YPI CREW, the yacht crew recruitment company based in Antibes.

The company has released its 2017 report using statistics gathered on and compiled using data garnered from its free salary-sharing platform, www.yachtingsalaries.com . This website collates salary information from thousands of crew and provides transparency to the yachting industry.

The new report comprehensively outlines the average salary range for each yacht crew position, from deckhands to captains, benchmarking industry standards and providing a point of reference for employers and crew alike.

This report should be both helpful for Captains and managers helping plan their season budgets as well as for crew who are either changing roles or joining the yachting world.

Not Much Has Changed

What is distressing for crew however is the fact that year on year how slowly pay has increased. Our own figures show that in 2002 we wrote for a magazine that was then called The Yacht Report and reported that the average wage a deckhand or an entry level stewardess on a 50 metre yacht could expect to earn is US$ 3,000.

In the same article we stated “Deckhands and entry level stewardesses have for years been level pegging.” Elsewhere in the same issue we reported, Salaries have remained almost stagnant over the past two years but evidence shows that after a little while in the job the Stewardesses are moving ahead.

Today YPI CREW reports that deckhands can expect to earn between €2,100 and €3,000 per month. When talking about stewardesses, YPI report their “pay spectrum starts at under €3,000”

Captains have not fared any better in the last 15 years except that we can assume that those commanding a very large (back then) 50 metre yacht are now commanding something much larger now. In 2002, according to the figures we published, the Captain of a private 50 metre yacht was earning $12,000pm Today YPI CREW suggest the figure is €11,000.

The YPI CREW report does suggest that of the 446  captains  that submitted salary information, 83% work on motor yachts and 17% work on sailing yachts. The trend followed expectations insomuch as captains of larger vessels tended to earn higher earnings, with private and permanent contracts paying especially well for 50-65m sailing yachts and 81-100m+ motor yachts.

The report adds, “Only 1% of sailing yacht captains and 15% of motor yacht captains are on rotation, with salaries starting at €5,500 per month for both. However, motor yacht captains on rotation can earn almost €16,000 per month for large vessels, whereas sailing yacht captains on rotation earn an average maximum of €8,000 per month.

Responding to a real need for transparent information within the yachting industry, The Crew Salary Report has been created with the aim of freely sharing information and making the industry a level playing field for all candidates. Unlike most annual surveys, Yachtingsalaries.com is updated in real time and information can be searched instantly.

Although created by YPI CREW, yachtingsalaries.com is an independent entity, meaning there is no incentive for people to enter misleading information. Members of the community can report any inconsistent or inflated salaries as suspicious and they will be removed immediately from the system to maintain the platform’s accuracy and integrity.

The  full version  of the YPI CREW report can be found here:  https://ypicrew.com/ypi-crew-reveals-average-yachting-salaries-for-2017/

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How Much Do Yacht Crew Make in Tips?

There are many benefits to working on board a boat or a yacht. You can travel the world, you live at sea on board a boat and you are compensated well. In addition to a base salary, many yacht crew aboard a super yacht receive generous gratuity from satisfied clients, yacht owners and charter guests. But how much do yacht crew make in tips for their work?

Yacht Crew Tips FAQ

Do yacht crew get paid a salary and receive tips.

Yes, yacht crew are paid a monthly salary from yacht owners and can expect to receive tips on top of this from charter guests, if they work aboard a super yacht that does charter trips. Crew receiving tips for their work has become very common on busy charter yachts.

What is the Base Salary for Yacht Crew?

If you are  hired to work on board a yacht , the base salary can be much higher than for a shore-based job, particularly in a senior role like a captain or a chief stewardess. Also, your cost of living is much lower as you do not have to pay for food, accommodation or everyday products.

Yacht Crew Salary 2022

Wages for yacht crew vary depending on experience, the role on board and the owner of the yacht .  YPI CREW  produces an annual report on average crew salaries.

For 2022, YPI Crew reported these were the average monthly salaries for crew (presented in Euros).

*Image and information courtesy of YPI Crew.

How Much Do Charter Yacht Crew Make in Tips?

On board yachts, charter managers advise that a  minimum of 10% of the entire charter cost  is the customary amount to give as a tip to the crew aboard a super yacht. Typically, the charter guests will give tips to the yacht captain at the end of the charter and the captain will divide this up among the individual crew members, such as the deckhand, chef and the chief stewardess. Anecdotally,  US clients tend to tip 15% – 20% per charter .

For example, if a yacht charter totals $100,000 for a week, charter guests will tip $10,000. However, if the crew have been particularly good, many charter clients give more than this as a sign of appreciation for their work aboard.

Many yacht crew prefer to work on board busy charter vessels as they can almost double their salary each month with tips. If for each charter, a chief stewardess is awarded $1,000 in gratuity, she could make up an additional $4,000 each month.

Why do Charter Clients Tip Yacht Crew?

Charter clients tip the crew because the crew work extremely hard to make their time on board an incredible experience. Crew will spend time playing with children, creating memorable evenings and themed nights, delivering impeccable service, and making sure that guests are always comfortable and well-looked after. Tips for their work are in recognition of the time and effort spent making every yacht charter an incredible experience.

How Much Do Private Yacht Crew Make in Tips?

For crew who work on private yachts, it is less common to receive gratuity from yacht owners on a regular basis. However, it is common for owners to say thank you to the crew at the end of the season by paying for a team dinner or trip. This is a way to show their appreciation for all their work aboard the yacht.

How Many Crewmembers does a Yacht have?

The number of crew on board a yacht will vary on its size.  A yacht will always have a captain, and most yachts will have a stewardess and a deckhand. Large yachts need multiple interior crew and many deck hands and engineers to work aboard to ensure that guests are safe and that the yacht runs smoothly.

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