Compensation insights for Captain in the US

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Captain in the US

Average Base Hourly Compensation

$17.75

76% of roles are tipped, 98% of roles are paid hourly

Median $16.50

Min: $1.00

Max: $42.00

Captain Compensation Ranges

Based on

1,581

Captain Jobs in the US

Across

12,683

Hospitality businesses in the US

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Captain Compensation in the US

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% Distribution by Job Type

Full Time 69%

Full/Part Time 22%

Part Time 8%

Seasonal 1%

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Median Compensation by Business Type

Fine Dining / Upscale $16.00

Low: $2.83

High: $40.00

Casual $14.50

Low: $2.83

High: $40.00

Fast Food $17.50

Low: $10.65

High: $36.06

Hotel $25.25

Low: $5.23

High: $40.00

Other $22.50

Low: $2.83

High: $40.00

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Median Compensation by Experience

0-1 year $24.50

Low: $3.64

High: $38.40

2-4 years $16.50

Low: $2.83

High: $40.00

4+ years $16.50

Low: $8.00

High: $40.00

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Captain Compensation Trends

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Related Positions & Compensation

PositionPos.

Average CompensationAvg. Comp.

Compensation Range

Server

$14.12

Median $13.50

Low: $2.13

High: $28.00

Events Staff

$26.64

Median $25.00

Low: $11.00

High: $50.00

Sommelier

$18.79

Median $17.25

Low: $11.35

High: $38.46

Busser

$14.67

Median $15.00

Low: $2.13

High: $28.00

Floor Manager

$71,479

Median $72.5K

Low: $38K

High: $105K

Expeditor

$20.38

Median $20.00

Low: $10.00

High: $35.00

Service Assistant

$14.59

Median $15.50

Low: $2.13

High: $28.00

Assistant General Manager

$77,103

Median $77.5K

Low: $43K

High: $110K

General Manager

$87,696

Median $85K

Low: $41.6K

High: $150K

Bartender

$13.37

Median $12.51

Low: $2.13

High: $26.10

Average Benefits

Health Insurance

72%

Dental Insurance

60%

Vision Insurance

58%

Paid Time Off

55%

401(k)

50%

Commuter Benefits

48%

Potential Bonuses

15%

Dining Discounts

70%

Wellness Program

23%

Life Insurance

Equity Stock Options

Profit Sharing

Travel Expenses

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Career Resources for Captain

Top Required Skills for a Captain

Communication

68.75% have this skill

Attention to Detail

65.4% have this skill

Teamwork

65.34% have this skill

Adaptability

61.8% have this skill

Customer Service

58.7% have this skill

People Skills

56.99% have this skill

Captain Jobs in the US

Captain

Le Pavillon

New York, NY

Full Time

Chef Daniel Boulud's culinary oasis in the heart of Midtown, Le Pavillon, is looking for an experienced Captain to join the team. We are...

View Job$17/hr

Captain

Commis

Oakland, CA

Full Time

Michelin ** Commis Restaurant is looking for a dynamic dining room Lead Captain to help deliver a polished and sharp experience to our guests...

View Job$17/hr

Captain

Citrin

Santa Monica, CA

Full/Part Time

Captain The Captain position at Citrin / Melisse is filled by people who possess a genuine love of food, wine and hospitality, exemplary grace,...

View Job$18/hr

Captain

TEN11 Lounge & Bar (Nomad)

New York, NY

Full Time

Captain (Floor Captain) – Ten11 Lounge & Bar Location: New York, NY Ten11 Lounge & Bar is seeking an experienced and service-driven Captain (Floor...

View Job$11-$15/hr

Captain

The Blue Mezze Bar

New York, NY

Full/Part Time

Job DetailsZoi Mediterranen UES looking for motivated personable Captains to join our team at fine dining restaurant-Anticipate customer’s needs and ensure that service exceeds...

View Job$14/hr