How Much Does a Skipper Make Per Year? Average Skipper Salary

A Skipper’s salary can vary greatly depending on the type of shipping. A captain of a large, ocean-going luxury liner, for example, can earn in excess of $200,000 while a skipper in the navy earns $12,000 to $13,000 a month. A commercial Skipper’s salary ranges from just over $50,000 per annum to $120,000. The higher paid positions are in Marine Navigation, Oil and Gas and Water Transportation.