Ship Captain Salary in Los Angeles, CA

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As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Ship Captain in Los Angeles, CA is $140,259. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $123,928 to $157,175, with most professionals earning between $109,059 and $172,575.

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Average Salary Range for Ship Captain in Los Angeles, CA

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Ship Captain in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Ship Captain in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Ship Captain ranges from $123,928 to $157,175 with the average base salary of $140,259. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $130,012 to $169,797 with the average total cash compensation of $148,169.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $140,259 $123,928 - $157,175
Bonus $7,910 $6,084 - $12,622
Total Pay $148,169 $130,012 - $169,797
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Ship Captain Salary Near Los Angeles, CA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Burbank, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,896 - $158,402 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Glendale, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,896 - $158,402 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Pasadena, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,896 - $158,402 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Inglewood, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,896 - $158,402 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Downey, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,313 - $157,663 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE El Monte, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,762 - $158,233 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
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