Captains for hire in Chicago, IL
Find captains who ensure safe and efficient team operations, supervise crew members and maintain navigational safety across various types of vessels. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Chicago, IL to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Leadership9%Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills6%Education level
Bachelor's degree45%High school diploma or GED25%Master's degree15%Years of experience
Less than a year4%3-5 years8%6-10 years20%Current company
Hornblower Cruises & Events
Macy’s
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Time at current job
Less than a year5%1-2 years11%2-5 years41%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $95,409 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $48,338 – $188,316 yearly
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Marine Captain and Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseDriver's LicenseUSCG Master LicenseTugboat OperationBoat HandlingTWIC Card+7 moreSkills
ManagementMaritime Safety ProceduresBoat HandlingYacht OperationWater Transportation Industry ExperienceVessel ManagementCatering Captain
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSConfidential ClearanceServsafe+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceHospitality Contractor
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipPublic SpeakingAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementStrategic PlanningSupervising ExperienceTruck Driver Class A
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDLGoogle IT Support Professional CertificateServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCook
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CConfidential ClearanceServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipFast Casual ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceBarista ExperienceBoat Captain
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRTWIC CardSkills
Water Transportation Equipment MaintenanceMaintenanceVessel MaintenanceConfidential Information Handling
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What's the average time to fill a captain role?
The average time to fill a captain role is 80 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do captains tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a captain include: leadership, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a captain?
Common licenses or certifications for captains include: Driver's License, Servsafe and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: marine captain and manager, mate in training and cook.
What level of education is common for a captain?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a captain in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 15 years of professional experience.
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