[meldavies88]

While we can’t say for sure what the actual Below Deck crew make, we can make some educated guesses based on average superyacht crew salary and average tip per the show. We’re also going to assume that the cast gets some kind of appearance fee for being on the Bravo series.

[Aaron]

According to my extensive YouTube searching and Crewfinder International, for a Below Deck-sized superyacht (this season’s yacht, My Seanna, clocks in at 185 feet), a second and third steward(ess) would make about $5,000 a month, a chief steward(ess) would make $5,500-$6,000 a month, and a chef would make $7,000-$10,000 a month, depending on experience and training. In terms of the exterior, a deckhand would make $3,500-$4,500 a month and a bosun would make $5,000 a month. This is before tip, which across the Below Deck seasons averages $15,000 a person for about six weeks of work. So a third stew could easily come away with $22,500 after a month and a half. Not too shabby.

[djclintoris]

This year’s superyacht is big, even in the superyacht world. At 185 feet, My Seanna, sleeps 12 guests and 12 crew members. The yacht has its own gym and sauna, movie theater, deck jacuzzi, every water toy you could imagine, and helipad. While the Below Deck guests usually only charter the yachts for three or four days (and therefore pay about half the normal price), pricing is usually based on a per week schedule. If you want to charter My Seanna, you’ll have to hand over a mere $395,000 for the week. This is, of course, not including tip, tax, and fees. Needless to say, this is going to be one bougie season and I cannot wait.