Aside from keeping guests happy, he has a bunch of rambunctious twentysomethings working under him.
There’s also the matter of tips to consider, which factor in to Captain Lee’s salary.
According toBelow Deckchief stew Kate Chastain, this is something that definitely isn’t faked on the hit show.

Five grand a crew member, usually.
So, it’s prorated.
We usually get around $2,500, $2,000.

Anything less than $1,000 would be depressing, which sounds crazy, doesn’t it?"
In an excerpt shared byBravo, Captain Lee advises life hasn’t changed too much since he joinedBelow Deck.
First and foremost, I’m still a captain, a sailor.

Whether there are cameras there or not, I do my job… it’s possible for you to even purchase clothes worn on the show.