Captain salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A captain earns a median of $92,460 a year ($44.45 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $103,720. About 36,850 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $92,460
- Gross pay
- $3,556.15
- Federal income tax
- −$442.74
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$220.48
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$51.56
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,841.37
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $92,460
- Federal
- $11,511
- FICA
- $7,073
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $73,876
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 53-5021). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a captain make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $44.45; the average is $49.87.
What is the salary range for a captain?
The bottom 10% earn under $47,420 and the top 10% earn over $170,640 a year.
How much is $92,460 after taxes?
About $73,876 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $68,320 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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