Yachting · Senior
Charter Manager / Charter Broker Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$105,000
25th percentile
P50
$175,000
Median
P75
$290,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Tight
Scarcity: 6.5/10
EST. CANDIDATE POOL
50-110
Active candidates globally
DEMAND TREND
Stable
10% year-over-year
RETENTION
3.5 yr avg tenure
16% annual turnover
Charter Manager / Charter Broker Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Market Trends
Growing with charter market expansion; digital booking and marketing skills valued
Also Known As
Yacht Charter Manager, Charter Broker (Superyacht), Head of Charter, Charter Sales Director (Yacht)
What Does a Charter Manager / Charter Broker Do?
The Charter Manager / Charter Broker operates aboard private and charter yachts, managing vessel operations, crew, and guest experiences for yacht owners and charter clients. Professionals in this role typically bring 5 to 10 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Senior level, this position draws from a tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 50-110 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What Drives Charter Manager / Charter Broker Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a Charter Manager / Charter Broker is $175,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $105,000 to $290,000. The 106% spread between P25 and P75 reflects significant pay variation driven by vessel length and type (motor vs. sailing), charter vs. private program, crew size, operating region, and required certifications (MCA, STCW, ISM). Demand for this role is trending upward with 0.1% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
Charter Manager / Charter Broker Career Path
Professionals who move into Charter Manager / Charter Broker roles most commonly come from commercial maritime, cruise line operations, naval service, or hospitality management with maritime crossover. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward larger vessel commands, fleet management, yacht management company leadership, or shoreside marine operations director roles. The average tenure in this role is approximately 3.5 years, with an annual turnover rate of 16%.
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