Chief Mate Salary in the United States

How much does a Chief Mate make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Chief Mate in the United States is $167,090 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $80.

However, a Chief Mate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $242,587
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $134,689 to $206,608
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $105,190
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Chief Mate Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $206,608 $17,217 $3,973 $99
Average $167,090 $13,924 $3,213 $80
25th Percentile $134,689 $11,224 $2,590 $65
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Key Factors That Influence Chief Mate Salaries

A Chief Mate's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Chief Mates

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $210,751
  • San Francisco: $208,443
  • Oakland: $204,050

What Skills Can Increase a Chief Mate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 22.05% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Support Services (Mentioned in 1.57% Job Postings): Support Services means those activities provided to or on behalf of a person in the areas of personal care and assistance and property maintenance in order to allow a person to live in the least restrictive environment.
  • Curriculum Design (Mentioned in 0.79% Job Postings): Planning, organizing, and designing learning strategies and processes to create a holistic learning environment and achieve educational goals.
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Leadership 22.05%
Support Services 1.57%
Curriculum Design 0.79%

Chief Mate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Chief Mate's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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Last Updated on May 01, 2026
$134,689
Average $167,090/year
$206,608
$11,224
Average $13,924/month
$17,217
$2,590
Average $3,213/week
$3,973
$65
Average $80/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $206,608 $17,217 $3,973 $99
Average $167,090 $13,924 $3,213 $80
25th Percentile $134,689 $11,224 $2,590 $65

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