ETO Salary 2026: €7,000 to €10,000 and above a Month
Yacht eto pay in 2026 by yacht length, with the source for every figure.
How much does a yacht eto earn?
A yacht eto earns €7,000 to €10,000 and above a month depending on yacht length, according to 2026 published guides. Figures are monthly base salaries in euros.
Key Facts
- Lighthouse Careers placements: median €7,800 a month (6 placements)
ETO Salary 2026: €7,000 to €10,000 and above a Month
A yacht eto earns €7,000 to €10,000 and above a month depending on the length of the yacht, according to published 2026 guides. The figures are monthly base salaries in euros, before tips, bonuses and rotation uplifts.
ETO salary by yacht length
| Yacht length | ETO and AV/IT |
|---|---|
| 60 to 80m | €7,000 to €8,500 |
| 80 to 100m | €8,500 to €10,000 and above |
| 100m+ | €9,000 to €10,000 and above |
Source: a published 2026 yacht crew salary guide, which says it is based on live recruitment data and real placements. “No data” means the guide does not list the role at that yacht length.
What affects eto pay
- Yacht length, since the role is listed from 60m
- Scope across AV, IT, navigation and communications
- Rotation and leave
- Qualifications and experience
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht eto earn? €7,000 to €10,000 and above a month, depending on yacht length, according to published 2026 guides.
Does the salary include tips? No. These are base salaries. Tips on charter yachts are separate.
Does pay rise with yacht size? Yes. Larger yachts pay more because of the greater responsibility, guest expectations and crew numbers.