Yacht Engineers earn a monthly salary with food and accommodation provided aboard, so take-home pay is close to gross. Entry-level pay runs about $4,000 to $5,500 a month, rising to $7,000 to $14,000 a month with experience. A chief engineer (Y1/Y2 or higher) on a large yacht can earn 12,000 to 18,000+ a month.
| Level | Typical monthly pay (USD) |
|---|---|
| Entry-level / green | $4,000 to $5,500 |
| Experienced | $7,000 to $14,000 |
Pay climbs with tickets, boat size and a clean track record. See the step-by-step how to become a yacht engineer guide, then put your profile in front of hiring captains and managers. Create a free crew profile to get found.
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At $7,000 to $14,000 a month, an experienced yacht engineer earns roughly $84,000 to $168,000 a year, with food and lodging on top.
On charter yachts, crew share guest gratuities, which can add a meaningful amount on top of salary during a busy season.