Salary guide / Yacht Chef & Galley
Yacht Chef & Galley salaries
Yacht Chef & Galley 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
$96,000
Source: Northrop & Johnson 2026 Yacht Crew Salary Guide (U.S. dollars), 2026 (Head chef, sole chef and sous chef). Head/sole chef 5-6k (<30m) to 15k+ (80m+) a month; sous chef 5-9k+. Figures are annual, in USD. We switch to live job-ad figures once we have five or more yacht chef & galley ads with pay.
Ranges are indicative gross monthly figures and vary widely by vessel size, private vs charter programme, itinerary and candidate CV. Rotational positions (e.g. 2:2) may be paid at a higher base. Charter crew typically receive guest gratuities on top of salary; private yachts may offer longevity bonuses. Figures exclude accommodation and food, which are provided aboard.
Live yacht chef & galley roles
See all →Second Stewardess - CC8267
Crew & Concierge · Worldwide
Galley hand/Stewardess
Wilson Halligan · Worldwide
Job Sole Crew Chef
Wilson Halligan · Caribbean
Chief Stewardess (Yachts)
Hermes Recruitment · Worldwide
Solo Stewardess (Yachts)
Hermes Recruitment · Worldwide
Head Chef – 2nd chef -Crew Cooks- Galley Hands
Crew Pacific · Cairns North, Queensland
Plan your next move
Create a profile to share your skills, work preferences, and pay expectations.
Create your profileHiring? See who's available
Browse anonymised SuperyachtRoles.com talent — pay expectations included.
Browse talent