Salary guide / Bosun & Deckhand
Bosun & Deckhand salaries
Bosun & Deckhand pay worldwide from the Northrop & Johnson crew salary guide, until SuperyachtRoles.com has enough job ads with pay to publish its own.
Median salary · Worldwide
$51,000
Source: Northrop & Johnson 2026 Yacht Crew Salary Guide (U.S. dollars), 2026 (Bosun and deckhand). Junior deckhand 3.5k, specialised deckhand 3.5-5.5k, bosun 3.5-4.5k (30-40m) to 5-6k (100m+) a month. Figures are annual, in USD. We switch to live job-ad figures once we have five or more bosun & deckhand ads with pay.
By country
| 25th | Median | 75th | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | A$65,000 | A$72,500 | A$80,000 | Australian crew job ads |
Indicative monthly base pay on larger motor yachts (30m+); accommodation and food provided on board. Figures rise with vessel size and rotational terms, and charter tips can add significantly. US- and Caribbean-based yachts often pay comparable amounts in USD.
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