How much does a Ship Captain make in Miami, FL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Ship Captain in Miami, FL is $122,131. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $107,913 to $136,862, with most professionals earning between $94,967 and $150,273.

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Miami, FL. The base salary for Ship Captain ranges from $107,913 to $136,862 with the average base salary of $122,131. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $113,209 to $147,853 with the average total cash compensation of $129,020.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $122,131 $107,913 - $136,862
Bonus $6,889 $5,296 - $10,992
Total Pay $129,020 $113,209 - $147,853
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Miami, FL
CITY, STATE Hialeah, FL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,024 - $137,004 COMPARE TO Miami, FL
CITY, STATE Hollywood, FL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,595 - $137,727 COMPARE TO Miami, FL
CITY, STATE Pembroke Pines, FL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,890 - $136,834 COMPARE TO Miami, FL
CITY, STATE Fort Lauderdale, FL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,595 - $137,727 COMPARE TO Miami, FL
CITY, STATE Coconut Creek, FL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,595 - $137,727 COMPARE TO Miami, FL
CITY, STATE Boca Raton, FL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,064 - $139,591 COMPARE TO Miami, FL
See salaries for Ship Captain in locations close to Miami, FL. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Cruise Ship Captain LOCATION Miami, FL MINIMUM SALARY $80,970 MAXIMUM SALARY $110,097
JOB TITLE Ship Engineer LOCATION Miami, FL MINIMUM SALARY $50,269 MAXIMUM SALARY $74,489
JOB TITLE Captain LOCATION Miami, FL MINIMUM SALARY $142,300 MAXIMUM SALARY $197,700
JOB TITLE Ship Welder LOCATION Miami, FL MINIMUM SALARY $50,588 MAXIMUM SALARY $64,802
JOB TITLE Ship Operator LOCATION Miami, FL MINIMUM SALARY $55,192 MAXIMUM SALARY $83,126
JOB TITLE Ship Officer LOCATION Miami, FL MINIMUM SALARY $63,266 MAXIMUM SALARY $78,345
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