Second Engineer Salary 2026: €4,500 to €9,000 a Month

Second Engineer Salary 2026: €4,500 to €9,000 a Month

A yacht second engineer earns €4,500 to €9,000 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.

Second Engineer salary by yacht length

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 second engineer pay

• Yacht length
• The qualification the yacht requires
• Rotation, where a permanent role can pay differently
• Experience on similar systems

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a yacht second engineer earn? €4,500 to €9,000 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.