Finding superyacht roles in Los Angeles

Where yacht work is in Los Angeles: the rule for foreign crew, what a master reports at arrival and pay figures. Jobs in the area are listed above.

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Papers

Visas and work rules

Visas

Crewman classification

22 CFR 41.41 says a person is classed as a nonimmigrant crewman when the consular officer is satisfied that the person qualifies under INA 101(a)(15)(D). The person must also have permission to enter some foreign country after a temporary landing in the United States. A person employed on board in a capacity not required for normal operation and service, or in excess of the number normally required, is not classed as a crewman. Check the rules for your passport.

Arrival

Crew details for Customs

For Los Angeles and Long Beach, US Customs and Border Protection asks the vessel master for the name, date of birth and citizenship of every person on board, including the passport number. Call 562-366-3200 before you arrive.

Pay

Pay by role and yacht size

Role	45 to 50 m	70 m and over
Captain	EUR 9,000 to 12,000	EUR 15,000+
First Officer	EUR 4,500 to 6,000	EUR 7,000+
2nd Mate / Bosun	EUR 3,200 to 4,000	EUR 5,000+
Deckhand	EUR 2,800 to 3,500	EUR 3,000+
Chief Engineer	EUR 7,000 to 9,500	EUR 8,500+
Chef	EUR 5,500 to 6,500	EUR 8,000+
Chief Steward(ess) / Purser	EUR 2,800 to 4,000	EUR 3,000+
Steward(ess)	EUR 2,200 to 2,500	EUR 2,200 to 2,500

UKSA salary guide 2025, in EUR. The guide does not state the pay period and is not specific to Los Angeles.

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