Cruise ships
21 January 2004 by Berkeley Scott
Monthly basic salaries
Pursers/Reception
| POSITION | BUDGET/PACKAGE | THREE- TO FOUR-STAR FAMILY | LUXURY |
| Chief purser | £1,800-£2,100 | £2,000-£2,400 | £2,600-£2,800 |
| Senior purser | £1,300-£1,750 | £1,800-£1,950 | £1,800-£2,100 |
| Assistant purser | £1,100-£1,300 | £1,400-£1,500 | £1,400-£1,600 |
Housekeeping
| POSITION | BUDGET/PACKAGE | THREE- TO FOUR-STAR FAMILY | LUXURY |
| Executive housekeeper | £1,800-£2,100 | £2,000-£2,100 | £2,000-£2,300 |
| Deck supervisor | £1,700-£1,950 | £1,700-£1,900 | £1,700-£2,150 |
| Chambermaid | £800-£1,100 | £800-£1,200 | £900-£1,600 |
Restaurant
| POSITION | BUDGET/PACKAGE | THREE- TO FOUR-STAR FAMILY | LUXURY |
| Dining room manager | £1,900-£2,200 | £2,000-£2,400 | £2,000-£2,600 |
| Maîtré d' | £1,100-£1,500 | £1,400-£1,800 | £2,400-£2,600 |
| Assistant waiter | £550-£750 | £650-£900 | £700-£1,100 |
Bar/Public rooms
| POSITION | BUDGET/PACKAGE | THREE- TO FOUR-STAR FAMILY | LUXURY |
| Public rooms/bars manager | £1,400-£1,600 | £1,400-£1,900 | £2,000-£2,400 |
| Bartender | £500-£950 | £850-£1,200 | £1,150-£2,100 |
| Bar waiter | £400-£800 | £650-£900 | £850-£1,200 |
Galley (kitchen)
| POSITION | BUDGET/PACKAGE | THREE- TO FOUR-STAR FAMILY | LUXURY |
| Executive chef | £2,600-£3,000 | £2,750-£3,000 | £3,300-£3,800 |
| Sous chef | £1,750-£2,200 | £2,000-£2,400 | £2,400-£2,950 |
| Commis chef | £800-£1,100 | £1,000-£1,200 | £1,400-£1,650 |
Source:Berkeley Scott
Note: Salaries are tax-free and include accommodation, often with crew-only pools, gym areas and cybercafés. Management positions may offer additional benefits, such as a single cabin or business-class travel. Many of the service positions also have guaranteed tips, which supplement the basic salary to a fairly substantial level.
