Yachting · Senior · 8 to 14 years typical
New Build Project Manager (Yacht) Salary
Annual base compensation, national and by market, from 258 named sources. Every figure below says where it came from.
| Market | Multiplier | P25 | P50 | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | 1.40× | $155,000 | $205,000 | $265,000 | $345,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | 1.30× | $145,000 | $190,000 | $245,000 | $320,000 |
| Boston, MA | 1.25× | $140,000 | $180,000 | $240,000 | $310,000 |
| Palm Beach, FL | 1.25× | $140,000 | $180,000 | $240,000 | $310,000 |
| Miami, FL | 1.23× | $135,000 | $180,000 | $235,000 | $305,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1.20× | $130,000 | $175,000 | $230,000 | $295,000 |
| Washington, DC | 1.20× | $130,000 | $175,000 | $230,000 | $295,000 |
| Seattle, WA | 1.15× | $125,000 | $165,000 | $220,000 | $285,000 |
| Chicago, IL | 1.05× | $115,000 | $150,000 | $200,000 | $260,000 |
| Dallas, TX | 1.00× | $110,000 | $145,000 | $190,000 | $245,000 |
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What does a New Build Project Manager (Yacht) do?
The New Build Project Manager (Yacht) 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 8 to 14 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Senior level, this position draws from a very tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 25-50 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What drives New Build Project Manager (Yacht) compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a New Build Project Manager (Yacht) is $145,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $110,000 to $190,000. The 55% 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 12% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
New Build Project Manager (Yacht) career path
Professionals who move into New Build Project Manager (Yacht) 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 14%.
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