Does Grand River Navigation pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Grand River Navigation employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Grand River Navigation. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Grand River Navigation?

48% of Grand River Navigation employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Grand River Navigation 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

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Traverse City , Detroit , Grand Rapids

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"Pay is low for the work you’re doing and the boats are extremely run down." ((in 3 reviews))

2.0

Oct 22, 2022

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Nothing I can think of

Cons

Where do I start? Pay is low for the work you’re doing and the boats are extremely run down. Be prepared to work

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5.0

Aug 16, 2023

3rd assistant engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great starting point for sure

Cons

There are few cons besides some miscommunication errors.

2.0

Dec 26, 2025

Able bodied seaman

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Crew change happens frequently and usually on time. You'll get your day rate and that's it. ABs this season make 347 per day

Cons

Pay structure feels shifty at best, old boats too

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