Crew Pacific - Professional Placement Agency and Training for the Maritime Industry

Crew Salary Guidelines





Crew Pacific crew salary guidelines are available for Australia and Overseas for 2006 - 2007.









CREW SALARY GUIDELINES FOR 2008
All based on Australian dollars per month
MUST INCLUDE SUPER ANNUATION
CREW 100 -120FT 120FT-140FT 140FT-160FT 160FT-180FT 180FT-260FT
EXTERIOR
CAPTAIN $7,000 - $9000 AUD $8,000 - $10,000 AUD $10,000 - $14,000 AUD $12,000 - $15,000 AUD $15,000 & UP AUD
CHIEF ENGINEER MED 1, MED 2, MED 3 $4,500 - $5,500 AUD $5,000 - $5,500 AUD $5,500 - $7,000 AUD $7,000 - $8,000 AUD $8,000 & UP AUD
2ND ENGINEER MED 2, MED 3 $4,500 - $5,500 AUD $5,000 - $5,500 AUD $5,000 - $6,000 AUD $5,000 - $6000 AUD $5,500 - & UP AUD
ENGINEERS UNLICENSED $4,000 - $4,500 AUD $4,000 - $5,000 AUD $5,000 - $5,500 AUD $5,500 - $6,000 AUD $5,500 & UP AUD
2ND & 3RD ENGINEERS UNLICENSED $3,000 - $3500 AUD $3,000 - $3,500 AUD $3,000 - $4,000 AUD $3,000 - $4,000 AUD $3,000 - $4,500 AUD
1ST MATE/1ST OFFICER $3,000 - $4000 AUD $4,000 - $5,000 AUD $4,000 - $5,500 AUD $5,500 - $6,500 AUD $6,500 - $9,000 AUD
2ND MATE $3,000 - $4000 AUD $3,000 - $4,000 AUD $3,000 - $4,500 AUD $4,000 - $4,500 AUD $4,500 - $5,000 AUD
BOSUN $2,500 - $3000 AUD $2,800 - $3,000 AUD $3,000 - $3,500 AUD $3,500 - $3,800 AUD $3,500 - $4,500 AUD
DECKHAND W/EXPERIENCE $2,500 - $2,900 AUD $2,500 - $2,900 AUD $2,500 - $2,900 AUD $2,500 - $2,900 AUD $2,500 - $2,900 AUD
JUNIOR DECKHAND $2,000 - $2,400 AUD $2,000 - $2,400 AUD $2,000 - $2,400 AUD $2,000 - $2,400 AUD $2,000 - $2,400 AUD
INTERIOR
PURSER $3,000 - $3,500 AUD $3,000 - $4000 AUD $4,000 - $4,500 AUD $5,000 - $5,500 AUD $6,000 & UP AUD
CHEF $4,000 - $4,500 AUD $4,500 - $5,500 AUD $5,500 - $6000 AUD $6,000 - $7,000 AUD $7,500 & UP AUD
SOUS CHEF $2,500 - $3,000 AUD $3,000 - $3,500 AUD $3,500 - $4,000 AUD $4,000 - $4,500 AUD $4,500 & UP AUD
CREW CHEF $2,500 - $3,000 AUD $3,000 - $3,400 AUD $3,500 - $3,500 AUD $3,500 - $4,000 AUD $3,500 - $4,500 AUD
CHIEF STEWARD/ESS $3,000 - $4,000 AUD $4,000 - $4,500 AUD $4,500 - $5,000 AUD $5000 - $6000 AUD $6,000 & UP AUD
SENIOR/2ND STEWARD/ESS $2,800 - $3,000 AUD $2,800 - $3,500 AUD $3,000 - $3,500 AUD $3,000 - $3,500 AUD $3,500 - $4,500 AUD
STEWARD/ESS WITH EXPERIENCE $2,500 - $2,900 AUD $2,500 - $2,900 AUD $2,500 - $2,900 AUD $2,500 - $2,900 AUD $2,500 - $2,900 AUD
JUNIOR STEWARD/ESS $2,000 - $2,400 AUD $2,000 - $2,400 AUD $2,000 - $2,400 AUD $2,000 - $2,400 AUD $2,000 - $2,400 AUD
FREE LANCE AND DELIVERIES
CAPTAIN $250 - $450 PER DAY AUD DECKHANDS & MATES $125 - $175 PER DAY AUD
CHEFS $175 - $300 PER DAY AUD STEWARD/ESS $125 - $175 PER DAY AUD
ADDITIONALLY: It is standard procedure for the yacht to provide round trip fare to and from the vessel, food, uniforms, transportation and other on board expenses for clean, safe, healthy on-board standards. Health insurance is typically provided after a 30-90 day evaluation period. Pay increases are dependant upon performance and seniority. Vacation and time off will vary with each vessel. Subject to the yachts schedule, four weeks paid holiday per year and a five-and-a-half/six day work-week is normal in the yachting industry.
PLEASE NOTE:
These “Rates” are samples of current industry level standards and have been compiled by industry experts and are subject to change without notification. “Rates” may also vary up or down depending on the specific qualification and experience of the crew -member and the operation status of the yacht, whether private or “Charter” and itinerary of the yacht and other requirements specific to the yacht.

Private yachts generally have a higher base salary due to no income from the charter tips.

Most yachts will provide health insurance, accident insurance, unless otherwise stated at time of employment, all crew are responsible for his or her personal income tax. All crew should investigate rules and regulations and seek official advice and remain current with their national requirements.




CREW SALARY GUIDELINES FOR 2008
All based on US dollars per month
CREW 100 -120FT 120FT-140FT 140FT-160FT 160FT-180FT 180FT-260FT
EXTERIOR
CAPTAIN $7,000 - $9,000 USD $8,000 - $10,000 USD $10,000 - $14,000 USD $12,000 - $15,000 USD $15,000 & UP USD
CHIEF ENGINEER Y1,Y2, OR Y3 $4,500 - $5,500 USD $5,000 - $5,500 USD $5,500 - $7,000 USD $7,000 - $8,000 USD $8000 & UP USD
2ND ENGINEER Y4/Y3 $4,500 - $5,500 USD $5,000 - $5,500 USD $5,000 - $6,000 USD $5,000 - $6000 USD $5,500 & UP USD
ENGINEERS UNLICENSED $4,000 - $4,500 USD $4,000 - $5,000 USD $5,000 - $5,500 USD $5,500 - $6,000 USD $5,500 & UP USD
2ND & 3RD ENGINEERS UNLICENSED $3,000 - $3,500 USD $3,000 - $3,500 USD $3,000 - $4,000 USD $3,000 - $4,000 USD $3,000 - $4,500 USD
1ST MATE/1ST OFFICER $3,000 - $4,000 USD $4,000 - $5,000 USD $4,000 - $5,500 USD $5,500 - $6,500 USD $6,500 - $9,000 USD
2ND MATE (OOW) $3,000 - $4,000 USD $3,000 - $4,000 USD $3,000 - $4,500 USD $4,000 - $4,500 USD $4,500 - $5,000 USD
BOSUN (YACHTMASTER) $2,500 - $3,000 USD $2,800 - $3,000 USD $3,000 - $3,500 USD $3,500 - $3,800 USD $3,500 - $4,500 USD
DECKHAND W/EXPERIENCE $2,500 - $2,900 USD $2,500 - $2,900 USD $2,500 - $2,900 USD $2,500 - $2,900 USD $2,500 - $2,900 USD
JUNIOR DECKHAND $2,000 - $2,400 USD $2,000 - $2,400 USD $2,000 - $2,400 USD $2,000 - $2,400 USD $2,000 - $2,400 USD
INTERIOR
PURSER $3,000 - $3,500 USD $3,000 - $4000 USD $4,000 - $4,500 USD $5,000 - $5,500 USD $6,000 & UP USD
CHEF $4,000 - $4,500 USD $4,500 - $5,500 USD $5,500 - $6,000 USD $6,000 - $7,000 USD $7,500 & UP USD
SOUS CHEF $2,500 - $3,000 USD $3,000 - $3,500 USD $3,500 - $4000 USD $4,000 - $4,500 USD $4,500 & UP USD
CREW CHEF $2,500 - $3,000 USD $3,000 - $3,400 USD $3,500 - $3,500 USD $3,500 - $4,000 USD $3,500 - $4,500 USD
CHIEF STEWARD/ESS $3,000 - $4,000 USD $4,000 - $4,500 USD $4,500 - $5,000 USD $5,000 - $6,000 USD $6,000 & UP USD
SENIOR/2ND STEWARD/ESS $2,800 - $3,000 USD $2,800 - $3,500 USD $3,000 - $3,500 USD $3,000 - $3,500 USD $3,500 - $4,500 USD
STEWARD/ESS WITH EXPERIENCE $2,500 - $2,900 USD $2,500 - $2,900 USD $2,500 - $2,900 USD $2,500 - $2,900 USD $2,500 - $2,900 USD
JUNIOR STEWARD/ESS $2,000 - $2,400 USD $2,000 - $2,400 USD $2,000 - $2,400 USD $2,000 - $2,400 USD $2,000 - $2,400 USD
FREE LANCE AND DELIVERIES
CAPTAIN $250 - $450 PER DAY USD DECKHANDS & MATES $125 - $175 PER DAY USD
CHEFS $175 - $300 PER DAY USD STEWARD/ESS $125 - $175 PER DAY USD
ADDITIONALLY: It is standard procedure for the yacht to provide round trip fare to and from the vessel, food, uniforms, transportation and other on board expenses for clean, safe, healthy on-board standards. Health insurance is typically provided after a 30-90 day evaluation period. Pay increases are dependant upon performance and seniority. Vacation and time off will vary with each vessel. Subject to the yachts schedule, four weeks paid holiday per year and a five-and-a-half/six day work-week is normal 6905in the yachting industry.
PLEASE NOTE:

These "Rates" are samples of current industry level standards and have been compiled by industry experts and are subject to change without notification. "Rates" may also vary up or down depending on the specific qualification and experience of the crew -member and the operation status of the yacht, whether private or "Charter" and itinerary of the yacht and other requirements specific to the yacht.

Private yachts generally have a higher base salary due to no income from the charter tips.

Most yachts will provide health insurance, accident insurance, unless otherwise stated at time of employment, all crew are responsible for his or her personal income tax. All crew should investigate rules and regulations and seek official advise and remain current with their national requirements.
Contact Information