How much does a Ship Captain make in Phoenix, AZ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Ship Captain in Phoenix, AZ is $125,273. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $110,685 to $140,384, with most professionals earning between $97,403 and $154,142.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
110685
140384
125273

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
116117
151660
132339
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 Phoenix, AZ. The base salary for Ship Captain ranges from $110,685 to $140,384 with the average base salary of $125,273. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $116,117 to $151,660 with the average total cash compensation of $132,339.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $125,273 $110,685 - $140,384
Bonus $7,067 $5,432 - $11,276
Total Pay $132,339 $116,117 - $151,660
* 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 Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Glendale, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,685 - $140,384 COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ 0%
CITY, STATE Peoria, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,460 - $140,100 COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Tempe, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,707 - $140,413 COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Sun City, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,236 - $139,816 COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Scottsdale, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,707 - $140,413 COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Avondale, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,382 - $140,000 COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
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