Boat Captain Salary in Private Companies
Updated 12 November 2026 · from real postings
As of 12 November 2026, the median advertised salary for a boat captain in private companies is MVR 15,000/month (about USD 970), based on 362 postings that state pay.
That is above the whole-market median for a boat captain of MVR 13,999/month, so private companies pay this role at the upper end of what the market advertises. See the whole market for this role
Who it is open to
Reserved for Maldivians
Getting in
How many take someone with no experience
1% of boat captain postings at private companies that state an experience requirement accept none at all.
n = 598 postings stating an experience requirement
Trend
Where this pay has moved at private companies
| Year | Median | n |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | MVR 13,999 | 97 |
| 2023 | MVR 14,000 | 139 |
| 2024 | MVR 17,000 | 161 |
| 2025 | MVR 17,999 | 184 |
| 2026 | MVR 17,450 | 190 |
The same role elsewhere
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