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Free charter crew calculator

Charter captain and mate tip split calculator

Model base pay and guest tips separately so the captain/mate split is clear before the charter is closed out.

Your assumptions

Estimate

Captain tip share$150.00
Mate tip share$150.00
Captain total compensation$550.00
Mate total compensation$400.00
Total crew compensation$950.00

This calculator only performs the split you enter. Tip ownership, pooling, wage, payroll, tax, and worker-classification rules may apply and should be reviewed for your operation and jurisdiction.

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How to interpret the estimate

Keep base compensation and tip allocation separate. Enter the captain and mate base pay, total guest tip, and captain tip percentage; the calculator shows each person’s tip share and total compensation for the charter.

Methodology

  1. Captain tip share = guest tip pool × entered captain tip percentage.
  2. Mate tip share = guest tip pool − captain tip share.
  3. Each crew member’s total combines entered base pay and calculated tip share.

Useful for

  • Explain a captain/mate split before closing the trip.
  • Keep base compensation distinct from discretionary guest tips.
  • Create a consistent charter closeout process across rotating crew.

Related resources

Kelvaro for charter companies →Captain and mate pay planning guide →Charter trip profitability guide →
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