YACHTING SALARIES GUIDELINE 2023 At the forefront of crew recruitment YPI Crew has utilised their unique position


in the market place to create their annual in-depth industry salary report


significant trend was the extension of scheduled or rotational leave to positions outside of the engine room and the bridge.


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The search and placement market has changed and crew are increasingly seeking a harmonious work-life balance. Although yachting salaries and leave packages are generally competitive, we have found that yachts need to be increasingly flexible to attract the best crew. 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/Bosuns and the Interior/Galley departments have witnessed a steady trend towards increased leave packages. For example, Senior Stews are now looking for a minimum of 90 days leave and 95% of the Chief Stews are looking for full rotation.


fter two exceptional years of dealing with Covid 19 and the impact it had on recruiting, 2022 was a very upbeat and fast-paced year for yacht crew placement. The most


Many Stew Head of Departments have come to realise that they too can benefit from scheduled or rotational leave that has in the past been reserved for the Engineers or Officer/Captains Departments.


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


Please note that the salaries below (in euros) are an indication only of starting salaries and that the actual salary will vary depending on multiple factors; job specific skills, professional qualifications and experience.


YPI CREW now offers a bespoke service for our yacht clients to assist with salary reviews and comparative analysis.


Contact chloe@ypicrew.com for any further information.


YACHT DECK CREW SALARIES Below 30m 30m - 40m Captain Chief Officer First Officer Second Officer Third Officer Bosun


Specialised Deckahand


Deckhand Junior


2,700 - 2,800 3,500 - 4,500 3,250 2,700 - 2,800 3,500 - 4,500 3,800 - 4,000 2,700 - 2,800 All the Captain and Officer salaries will depend on experience and maritime qualifications.


* On smaller yachts the First Officer is generally referred to as the Mate or First Mate. On yachts over 100m / 3000GT there are often two distinct roles for a First Officer and a Chief Officer.


** Specialised Deckhand positions will englobe a Deckhand Tender Driver, Kite Surfer, Carpenter, Diver etc. 3,500 - 4,500 3,500 - 5,500 5,000 - 6,500 5,000 - 5,500 3,500 - 4,500 3,800 - 4,000 2,700 - 2,800 5,500 - 6,500 5,000 - 5,500 4,000 - 5,000 3,800 - 4,000 2,700 - 2,800 6,500 - 7,500 5,500 - 6,500 4,000 - 5,000 3,800 - 4,000 2,700 - 2,800 4,500 - 6,000 6,000 - 9,000 40m - 50m 8,000 - 13,000 5,500 - 7,000 50m - 70m 9,000 - 18,000 5,500 - 8,500 70m - 80m 80m - 100m 12,000 - 20,000 6,000 - 10,000 15,000 - 23,000 8,000 - 13,000 100m + Discretionary 12,000 + 7,500 - 10,000 6,500 - 7,500 5,500 - 6,500 4,500 - 5,500 3,800 - 4,000 2,700 - 2,800


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