▼18%
$96,198
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$49k
MEDIAN
$96k
90%
$176k
The average salary for a Ship Captain is $96,198
Base Salary
$49k - $176k
Bonus
$498 - $40k
Profit Sharing
$0 - $3k
Total Pay
$43k - $177k
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What Do Ship Captains Do?
Ship Captain Tasks
- Command and navigate naval vessels through the transportation of personnel and goods.
- Keep crew and ship prepared for crisis situations.
- Track and evaluate records for cargo, crew, and ship maintenance.
- Coordinate crews for all ship duties in harbor and at sea.
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Based on 18 responses, the job of Ship Captain has received a job satisfaction rating of 4 out of 5. On average, Ship Captains are highly satisfied with their job.
Gender Breakdown
Male
95.7%
Female
4.3%
This data is based on 46 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
Common Health Benefits
Medical
69%
Dental
45%
Vision
35%
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