▼20%
$96,624
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$50k
MEDIAN
$97k
90%
$186k
The average salary for a Ship Captain is $96,624
Base Salary
$50k - $186k
Bonus
$500 - $25k
Profit Sharing
$0 - $3k
Total Pay
$43k - $183k
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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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Common Health Benefits
Medical
68%
Dental
46%
Vision
39%
None