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First Officer Salary 2026: €3,000 to €9,500 and above a Month

Yacht first officer pay in 2026 by yacht length, with the source for every figure.

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How much does a yacht first officer earn?

A yacht first officer earns €3,000 to €9,500 and above a month depending on yacht length, according to 2026 published guides. Figures are monthly base salaries in euros.

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First Officer Salary 2026: €3,000 to €9,500 and above a Month

A yacht first officer earns €3,000 to €9,500 and above a month depending on the length of the yacht. One guide lists the role separately only on yachts over 100m, at €7,500 to €9,500, and another guide reports €3,000 to €5,000 on 20 to 40m yachts rising to €7,000 and above on yachts of 80m and over. The figures are monthly base salaries in euros, before tips, bonuses and rotation uplifts.

First Officer salary by yacht length

Yacht length First Officer (100m+ yachts)
100m+ €7,500 to €9,500

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 first officer pay

  • Yacht length
  • Whether the title is used for the captain’s deputy or for a distinct role on the largest yachts
  • Rotation and leave
  • Certificates and bridge experience

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a yacht first officer earn? €3,000 to €9,500 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.

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