What are the ranks on a yacht?

Understanding the Yacht Crew Rankings
  • Captain. At the top of the hierarchy sits the captain, also known as the master. ...
  • First Officer. The first officer, also referred to as the chief officer, is second in command after the captain. ...
  • Second Officer. ...
  • Chief Engineer. ...
  • Deckhand. ...
  • Steward/Stewardess. ...
  • Chef. ...
  • Chief Steward/Stewardess.




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The first officer, also known as the chief officer or first mate, is the second in command and serves as the right-hand man to the captain.

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The First Officer, also known as Chief Officer or Chief Mate, is always second in command to the Captain. They will assist the Captain in a wide range of duties and tends to be responsible for the safety of the Superyacht and everyone on board.

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The average Yacht Captain salary is $108,023 as of September 25, 2023, but the salary range typically falls between $87,718 and $123,852. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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On many, perhaps most, cruising crews the couple who own the boat take on the positions of skipper (most often the man) and first mate (usually the woman).

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In general, though, there are standard ranges that you can expect for each of the main yacht crew jobs. They are: Captain: $65,000 per year to $125,000 per year. First Officer or First Mate: $48,000 per year to $80,000 per year.

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Ordinary seaman The lowest ranking personnel in the deck department. An ordinary seaman (OS) generally helps out with work that able seamen do.

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