Ship Captain Salary in Virginia Beach, VA

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How much does a Ship Captain make in Virginia Beach, VA? The average Ship Captain salary in Virginia Beach, VA is $117,340 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $103,815 and $131,199. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Per Diem Stevedore
Southeast Crescent Shipping Co. - Wilmington , NC
Reviews day to day operations of ship and cargo while in port. o Communicates with and updates ship's Captain. o Inspects gear certifications and dates. o Makes physical inspection of vessel and ...
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BOAT CAPTAIN for 2025 Season
Icy Strait Point LLC - Hoonah , AK
The Captain is responsible for every aspect of the tour, voyage and vessel. Under advisement of the ... Maintains logs and records of the ship's movements and whale sightings. They ensure the guest ...
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Vessel Engineer/Relief Captain
Moran Environmental Recovery - Anchorage , AK
We are currently seeking a Vessel Engineer/Relief Captain for our Alaska Region. This position is ... Provide engineering maintenance support for all ship systems. * Including mechanical repair of ...
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Tugboat Captain
Star Marine Inc. - Port Hadlock , WA
Tug Captain SUMMARY Captains are responsible for all aspects of vessel operation and maintenance ... common shipboard tools and equipment; lift and operate 1 ½" charged fire hose and fire ...
ZipRecruiter - 37 days ago
Crew Captain & Lodge Support
Allen Marine Inc - Ketchikan , AK
Maintain all navigational & electrical equipment in good working order; keep logs and/or ship ... Captain for vessel operations and concerns.
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 49 days ago
Steward Assistant
Cardinal Point Captains, Inc. - Milwaukee , WI
Steward Assistant Job Type Temporary Cardinal Point Captains, Inc. (CPC) is seeking a Steward ... ship's cleanliness standards. · Change bed linens, towels, and other cabin amenities as needed
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Average Salary Range for Ship Captain in Virginia Beach, VA

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What is the average salary for Ship Captain in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Ship Captain in Virginia Beach, VA. The base salary for Ship Captain ranges from $103,815 to $131,199 with the average base salary of $117,340. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $108,389 to $141,225 with the average total cash compensation of $123,262.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $117,340 $103,815 - $131,199
Bonus $5,921 $4,574 - $10,025
Total Pay $123,262 $108,389 - $141,225
* 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 Virginia Beach, VA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Norfolk, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,251 - $129,223 COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Chesapeake, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,121 - $129,058 COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,251 - $129,223 COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,816 - $129,936 COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,193 - $129,149 COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,816 - $129,936 COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
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About Virginia Beach, Virginia    Virginia Beach is located at 36°51′02″N 75°58′40″W / 36.8506°N 75.9779°W / 36.8506; -75.9779 (Virginia Beach). According to the United States Cens....More

Virginia Beach, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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