A wide variety of factors go into the type of pay one can expect on a cruise ship. Among them is the position, company you work for, size of ship and ship clientele, according to CruiseJobFinder. com, an industry-leading resource for cruise ship jobs. Salaries can range from $1,500 to $8,000 per month. There are other non-compensatory perk in addition to your salary, such as: Reduced price cruise vacation for family/friends, air travel to and from paid for, free laundry service, free medical insurance, discounts at ship bars and restaurants and stores. Cruise ship jobs also provide the same benefits other companies – health/medical, retirement, life insurance, 401(k) and more.