Season 2026

Nautical Salary Guide 2026

Real salary ranges for professional crew in Spain

Updated data for 2026 season. Sources: Yotspot, YPI Crew, own data.

Deck

Captain

< 30m
3.000 €5.000 €/month
30-50m
6.000 €12.000 €/month
50m+
12.000 €25.000 €/month

First Officer

30-50m
4.000 €5.500 €/month
50m+
6.000 €12.000 €/month

Bosun

< 30m
2.800 €3.500 €/month
30-50m
3.500 €5.000 €/month
50m+
5.000 €6.500 €/month

Deckhand

< 30m
1.500 €2.500 €/month
30-50m
2.500 €3.500 €/month
50m+
3.200 €4.500 €/month

Engine

Chief Engineer

30-50m
5.000 €8.500 €/month
50m+
8.500 €18.000 €/month

2nd Engineer

50m+
4.500 €9.000 €/month

Interior

Chief Stewardess

< 30m
2.500 €3.500 €/month
30-50m
4.000 €5.500 €/month
50m+
5.500 €10.000 €/month

Stewardess

< 30m
1.500 €2.500 €/month
30-50m
2.800 €4.000 €/month
50m+
3.500 €5.500 €/month

Galley

Chef

< 30m
3.000 €5.000 €/month
30-50m
5.000 €8.500 €/month
50m+
7.000 €15.000 €/month

Cook

< 30m
2.000 €3.500 €/month
30-50m
3.500 €6.500 €/month

8-12% increase

Nautical salaries have risen 8-12% since 2023 due to high demand for qualified crew.

Up to €25,000/month

A superyacht captain (50m+) can earn up to €25,000/month, plus accommodation and meals.

All-inclusive

Onboard salaries are net: accommodation, meals and insurance are included in most positions.

Balearics, premium zone

The Balearic Islands offer the highest salaries in Spain thanks to luxury tourism and charter season.

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