Yachting · Mid
Security Officer (Yacht) Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$55,000
25th percentile
P50
$75,000
Median
P75
$95,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Tight
Scarcity: 6.5/10
EST. CANDIDATE POOL
60-130
Active candidates globally
DEMAND TREND
Stable
12% year-over-year
RETENTION
3 yr avg tenure
18% annual turnover
Security Officer (Yacht) Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Market Trends
ISPS Code on 50m+. Dedicated security teams on 80m+.
Also Known As
Yacht Security Officer, Ship Security Officer (Yacht), Maritime Security Officer, Close Protection (Yacht), SSO, Maritime EP, CP (Yacht)
What Does a Security Officer (Yacht) Do?
The Security Officer (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 5 to 10 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Mid level, this position draws from a tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 60-130 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What Drives Security Officer (Yacht) Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a Security Officer (Yacht) is $75,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $55,000 to $95,000. The 53% 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 0.12% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
Security Officer (Yacht) Career Path
Professionals who move into Security Officer (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 years, with an annual turnover rate of 18%.
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