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YPI CREW, a leading yacht crew recruitment company, has released its 2023 Yacht Crew Salaries Report following a positive and fast-paced year in yacht crew placement. The report outlines trends in the industry and emphasizes the importance of flexibility in attracting top talent.

2022 marked a significant shift in the yachting industry, as the effects of Covid-19 began to wane. One key trend that emerged was the extension of scheduled or rotational leave to positions outside of the engine room and the bridge. Crew members are increasingly focused on achieving a harmonious work-life balance, leading yachts to adapt their leave packages to remain competitive. Flexibility with regards to leave has become a key factor for all departments and allows for a larger pool of candidates who are fully committed to the yacht, its programme and owner.

Read the full Yacht Crew Salary Report HERE .

Both the Deck/Bosun's and the Interior/Galley Departments have witnessed a steady trend towards increased leave packages. Senior Stews, for example, now seek a minimum of 90 days leave, and 95% of Chief Stews look for full rotation. Stew Head of Departments have come to realize the benefits of scheduled or rotational leave, a perk that was once reserved for Engineers or Officer/Captains Departments. Additionally, and in order to compete with the larger yachts, an important number of yachts under 70metres are now also considering increased leave packages to secure top crew. It's important to note that the salaries listed in the report are median range salaries and can vary based on factors such as job-specific skills, professional qualifications, and experience.

YPI CREW now offers a bespoke service for our yacht clients to assist with salary reviews and comparative analysis. Contact Chloe Collet at [email protected] for any further information.

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Annual YPI Crew Report 2021 released

Leading yacht crew recruiter YPI Crew has released its annual YPI Crew Report 2021. The report, which gives an overview of key figures in the yacht crew recruitment market, highlights the strong growth seen last year in the yacht crew recruitment sector, including a 45% increase in job requests.

Laurence Lewis, president of YPI Crew, said, “2021 was the year of revival for the yachting industry with all key economic indicators turning green. YPI Crew came through the pandemic stronger and this was thanks to our formidable recruiters and employees who showed great agility and adaptability and I would like to record my thanks to them all.”

As far as the activity is concerned, it recorded a 45% increase in job requests from 2020 to 2021 and 13% from pre-pandemic 2019 to 2021.

The segments with the sharpest growth were the chef and stew departments, both registering a 57% rise in job orders, followed by the engineering department with a 50% increase. The demand for deckhands and bosuns grew by 32% and another 3% for senior deck officers. Captain jobs saw a healthy increase of 20% fuelled by a vibrant brokerage market.

With regards to the split between private and charter yachts, figures are extremely consistent with the past years; 61% private and 39% on charter.

94% of all jobs were on motor yachts and 6% on sailing yachts, again, totally aligned with previous years. Another consistent percentage is the size of vessels; 39% of all YPI Crew jobs are on yachts 71 metres (232 feet) or above and 32% on yachts between 51 and 70 metres (167 and 229 feet).

Parallel to the buoyant job market, new crew registration was also at an all-time high with almost 8,000 new crew registering on the platform from all over the world. This represents a 9% increase from 2020 which was already a busy year. It is also a very positive message to an industry so often worried about a future lack of crew. There is a large community of existing crew but also new comers looking to enter the yachting world.

Looking forward, 2022 has started on a strong note with the month of January showing an 80% increase in job requests from January 2021.

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The 2022 report on yacht crew salary by YPI Crew

Yacht crew recruitment specialist YPI Crew has released its 2022 Yacht Crew Salary Report. The number of job orders increased, while the report shows a return to stability after the collapse of the crew recruitment market in April 2020.

The report employs 2021 data from YPI Crew’s various departments , spanning engineers, yacht deck crew, yacht chefs, and yacht interior crew. A useful tool for employers as well as crew members that provides in-depth and up-to-date salary analysis.

The yacht recruiting company witnessed a significant increase in the number of job orders across all departments in 2021. While the report doesn’t demonstrate any major new trends , it shows a return to stability following two years of Covid 19disruption and the collapse of the crew recruitment market in April 2020.

“YPI CREW welcomed 2021 as the year of revival, and indeed it was,” said Laurence Lewis, YPI CREW’s president. “This was following the effects of the Covid 19 pandemic on the yachting industry where 2020 was considered the year of survival for yacht crew placement.”

She added: “It should be noted that due to a smaller number of junior-level hospitality, service and galley staff entering the market due to Covid 19 travel restrictions, essentially from the Southern Hemisphere, there has been tension on salaries in these departments throughout 2021. For example, in the chef’s department, in order to secure and especially retain qualified and experienced crew, salaries and scheduled leave have become an important part of the negotiation process with increased competition for the best all-round package.”

Factors influencing salaries in the report are qualifications, years of experience of a crew member and, in some cases, whether the vessel is a private yacht or a chartered yacht. That said, data shows that the size of a yacht only affects the earnings of certain roles .

Yacht Deck Crew Salaries

Captains, figuring as the highest-paid deck crew, were paid an average salary of around 18,000 Euros per month on a 100-metre plus yacht , plus a discretionary bonus. At the other end of the spectrum, captain salaries on a yacht below 30-metre were significantly less at around 3,500 to 6,000 Euros per month .

Naturally, salaries across the Deck Department will vary depending on experience and qualifications . Entry-level junior deckhands have an expected monthly salary of between 2,700 to 2,800 Euros per month . However, the salaries grow up to 4,000 Euros for specialised and experienced Deckhands .

In the below table, salaries are expressed in Euro €. The numbers shown here are general median salary ranges and the actual salaries may vary depending on numerous other variables such as experience, certificates, type of yacht etc.  Brackets that are empty mean that the particular position is generally not applicable for that yacht size.

Please note that shaded brackets indicate the yacht size range where rotational system might be offered.

Yacht Engineer Salaries

The salaries of engineers vary greatly depending on their qualifications. Chief engineers on a 100-metre plus yacht typically earnt around 12,000 to 15,000 Euros per month in 2021. Comparatively, a chief engineer on a 30 to 40-metre yacht earned on average between 4,000 to 6,000 Euros per month.

The lowest-paid salaries were for motorman , who typically could expect to earn between 3,200 to 4,000 Euros on larger sized vessels. For yachts below 30m the role of an Engineer is covered by the Captain and in some cases by another member of the deck crew.

Yacht Chef Salaries

The most experienced yacht chefs working on yachts 100-metres plus earnt a monthly average salary of around 8,000 Euros plus per month in 2021, while a sous chef on the same sized vessel earnt on average 4,000 to 7,000 Euros per month. Third chefs typically earned around 3,500 Euros per month.

On vessels below 30-metres, a head chef earnt between 4,000 to 4,500 Euros. This typically represents a starting salary for chefs without yachting experience , and they would usually run the entire kitchen without any additional support from qualified chefs.

Yacht Interior Crew Salaries

The highest-paid roles were for pursers and chief stews working on superyachts 80-metres plus . Average monthly salaries were from 7,000 to 8,000 Euros per month for these positions. Conversely, a chief stew on a yacht below 30-metres was paid on average 3,500 to 4,000 Euros per month in 2021.

Junior stews saw little change in their monthly income between vessel sizes, typically earning between 2,500 to 3,500 Euros, creeping up to 4,000 Euros on vessels sized 70-metres plus.

Nurses , a role that is ordinarily only found on larger superyachts, were paid on average 3,500 to 4,000 Euros plus per month in 2021. Spa therapists , another crew position typically only found on larger yachts, boasted a monthly salary of around 3,000 to 3,500 plus.

(The 2022 report on yacht crew salary by YPI Crew – barchemagazine.com – April 2022)

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YPI Crew’s 2022 Salary Report Revealed

YPI CREW, the leading authority in yacht crew recruitment, has released its 2022 Yacht Crew Salary Report, providing in-depth and up-to-date salary analysis.

The report utilises 2021 data from YPI CREW’s various crew departments, spanning engineers, yacht deck crew, yacht chefs, and yacht interior crew. It offers a handy and comprehensive reference point for both yacht crew and employers

Overall, YPI CREW witnessed a significant increase in the number of job orders across all departments in 2021, with more crew connected with their dream careers. While the report doesn’t demonstrate any major new trends, it shows a return to stability following two years of Covid 19 disruption and the collapse of the crew recruitment market in April 2020.

“YPI CREW welcomed 2021 as the year of revival, and indeed it was,” said Laurence Lewis, YPI CREW’s president. “This was following the effects of the Covid 19 pandemic on the yachting industry where 2020 was considered the year of survival for yacht crew placement.”

She added: “It should be noted that due to a smaller number of junior-level hospitality, service and galley staff entering the market due to Covid 19 travel restrictions, essentially from the Southern Hemisphere, there has been tension on salaries in these departments throughout 2021.

“For example, in the chef’s department, in order to secure and especially retain qualified and experienced crew, salaries and scheduled leave have become an important part of the negotiation process with increased competition for the best all-round package.”

Crew salaries in the report depend on qualifications, a crew member's years of experience and, in some instances, whether a vessel is a private yacht or a charter yacht. Interestingly, the size of a yacht only impacts the earnings of select roles.

Yacht deck crew salaries

The highest-paid deck crew salaries were for captains, reflecting their pivotal role and the large amount of responsibility that they assume. In 2021, captains on a 100-metre plus yacht were paid an average salary of around 18,000 Euros per month, plus a discretionary bonus. At the other end of the spectrum, captain salaries on a yacht below 30-metre were significantly less at around 3,500 to 6,000 Euros per month.

It’s important to mention that the salaries across the deck department will vary depending on experience and qualifications. For example, entry-level junior deckhands have an expected monthly salary of between 2,700 to 2,800 Euros per month. However, the salaries grow up to 4,000 Euros for specialised and experienced deckhands.

Yacht engineer salaries

When talking about engineering salaries, the ranges very much depend on the certification that the candidate will hold.

Chief engineers on a 100-metre plus yacht typically earnt around 12,000 to 15,000 Euros per month in 2021. Comparatively, a chief engineer on a 30 to 40-metre yacht earnt on average between 4,000 to 6,000 Euros per month.

The lowest-paid salaries were for motorman, who typically could expect to earn between 3,200 to 4,000 Euros on larger sized vessels.

Yacht chef salaries

The most experienced yacht chefs working on yachts 100-metres plus earnt a monthly average salary of around 8,000 Euros plus per month in 2021, while a sous chef on the same sized vessel earnt on average 4,000 to 7,000 Euros per month. Third chefs typically earnt around 3,500 Euros per month.

At the other end of the spectrum, on vessels below 30-metres, a head chef earnt between 4,000 to 4,500 Euros. This typically represents a starting salary for chefs without yachting experience, and they would usually run the entire kitchen without any additional support from qualified chefs.

Yacht interior crew salaries

The highest-paid roles were for pursers and chief stews working on superyachts 80-metres plus. Average monthly salaries were from 7,000 to 8,000 Euros per month for these positions. Conversely, a chief stew on a yacht below 30-metres was paid on average 3,500 to 4,000 Euros per month in 2021.

Junior stews saw little change in their monthly income between vessel sizes, typically earning between 2,500 to 3,500 Euros, creeping up to 4,000 Euros on vessels sized 70-metres plus.

Nurses, a role that is ordinarily only found on larger superyachts, were paid on average 3,500 to 4,000 Euros plus per month in 2021. Spa therapists, another crew position typically only found on larger yachts, boasted a monthly salary of around 3,000 to 3,500 plus.

* Please note that the salaries will depend on the usage of the yacht, private or charter, and the level of study or qualification required for the specialist positions, such as spa manager, spa therapist and personal trainer. For example, as a personal trainer, HIIT, cardio, weight training, yoga or Pilates experience may be required or, for a nurse, the salary can be based on previous experience in hospitals and field of expertise.

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YPI CREW celebrates 20 years of yacht crew recruitment

Ypi crew marked 20 years of building yachting careers with a celebration at the historical bastide du roy, antibes….

The villa, famous for being the former residence of French kings Henry IV and Louis XV, played host to the celebration that was attended by senior yacht crew, yacht management and industry players. For the past 20 years, the yacht crew recruitment team at YPI CREW has allowed new generations to discover yachting, seasoned crew to further their careers and widen their talent base – bonding people together and creating new connections is what the recruiters at YPI CREW enjoy doing.

YPI CREW used this opportunity to also give a preview of the refreshed branding that’s in the works and will be launched in the coming weeks, along with a brand-new website. This will be a way of commemorating the new chapter of YPI CREW and yacht crew recruitment.

“Our 20th Anniversary party was a magical moment, it was nice to share this milestone event with so many industry captains, crew,  colleagues and friends. Recruitment is a people’s business, one where especially in the yachting industry,  you help shape a career and make someone’s dreams come true;  To me, this is why recruitment is such a wonderful industry to be in, this is what gives me the energy to develop and to evolve.

Some of our guests have been clients, candidates and friends for twenty years, and some have more recently crossed our path, all are important and to all, I say “Thank you for your trust and partnership”. Not everybody was able to make the event, the season is still in full swing for some yachts, you were missed and we look forward to catching up later on.” – Laurence Lewis, President of YPI CREW.

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About YPI CREW

Established in 2002, YPI CREW has been connecting people with their dream careers onboard superyachts for 20 years. Our purpose is to allow new generations to discover yachting and seasoned crew to further their careers and widen their talent base.

Bonding people together and creating new connections is what we enjoy doing. Our recruiters are solution driven; they have a voice, and an opinion and champion their candidates for the right jobs, on the best yachts, with the finest Captains and crews.

From our Antibes office in the South of France, we source and recruit the best yacht crew worldwide. From deckhands to captains, engineers, chefs and interior crew. We seek to build united, high-performing crews able to deliver the ultimate guest experiences aboard yachts all over the world and, simultaneously, allow the fostering of new life experiences.

Our shared values are Partnership and Trust and we are proud to be part of the Schulte Group, a global ship-owning and management company with over 135 years of expertise in the maritime industry.

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