Yachts cost hundreds of millions of dollars to build and its estimated that maintenance and running costs average around 10 percent of the purchase cost every single year but owning a superyacht is the pinnacle of luxury living.

How much do you earn working on a superyacht. Yacht crew salaries start from 2000 a month for Deckhands and Stewardesses rising to 4000 for more senior roles. Insider previously reported that deckhands earn an average of 3083 to 3574 a month depending on the boat size. And if it doesnt work out theres time enough to work in an office again down the line.

The below infographic provides a guide of how much you could earn per month in euros working on a superyacht. Yacht salaries start from 2000 a month for Deckhands and Stewardesses rising to 4000 for more senior roles on luxury motor yachts. Salaries vary depending on each vessel a candidates specific experience training certification additional skills etc.

You live onboard the yacht so there are no living expenses. On charter trips guests typically tip 5 15 of the weekly charter fee which is split between crew members. It is customary for charter guests to tip the crew the tip is normally around 10 of the charter fee.

Kate pictured in the Caribbean. He pays 1000 a month for his room but can make that back easily if he finds the right work. Superyacht ownership is the preserve of the ultra wealthy.

115 150ft 45 55m. This scale can be used as an example to establishing appropriate salaries for yacht crew. If you want to find more specific salaries check out our handy yacht captain and yacht chef guides.

A Captain can make 10000 per month depending on the size of the Superyacht. All wages listed are in Australian Dollars. Other contributing factors include qualifications of the stewardess and the travelling itinerary of the yacht.