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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