How much does a Ship Captain earn in United Kingdom?

The estimated salary for Ship Captain in United Kingdom ranges from GBP 60,000 to GBP 150,000 GBP per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 8 job listings

How much does a Ship Captain earn in United Kingdom?

The average salary for a Ship Captain in United Kingdom is GBP 90,000 - GBP 103,500 per year.

Salary Guide

Ship Captain Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 8 job listings - 2026

Average salary

£60,000 - £150,000

Median salary

£90,000 - £103,500

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£51k

25th percentile£60k

Median£90k

75th percentile£150k

90th percentile£173k

50% of professionals earn between £60,000 - £150,000 GBP

The median salary is £90,000

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Ship Captain

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The average salary for a Ship Captain in United Kingdom is GBP 60,000 - GBP 150,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 96,750 per year, based on 8 active job listings.

The cities with the most Ship Captain job opportunities in United Kingdom are Glenarm. Glenarm leads with 6 job openings.

Explore 8 Ship Captain job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.