Airline Pilot salary in California

Average salary
$135,500/yr
Based on 310 income tax records
$37,000
$369,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$72K
 
$134K
 
$209K
 
$238K
$37,000
$369,000
How much do Airline Pilots make?
The average total salary for a Airline Pilot is $135,500 per year. This is based on data from 310 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Airline Pilot and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Airline Pilot salary can vary between $37,000 to $369,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

From consenting TurboTax customers

Airline Pilot salary by location

Airline Pilot salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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Delta Air Lines, California
20 income tax records
$262,000/yr
$144K – $415K
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United Airlines, California
48 income tax records
$234,500/yr
$112K – $360K
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American Airlines, California
40 income tax records
$225,000/yr
$96K – $338K
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Alaska Airlines, California
20 income tax records
$221,000/yr
$84K – $321K
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Southwest Airlines, California
20 income tax records
$209,000/yr
$97K – $314K
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SkyWest Airlines, California
65 income tax records
$63,000/yr
$32K – $118K

Airline Pilot demographics in California

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41% are single
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59% are married
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40% have kids
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68% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Airline Pilots in California

310 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a airline pilot in California is $135,500 per year. Airline pilot salaries in California can vary between $37,000 to $369,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 310 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as airline pilot.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for airline pilots in California: Delta Air Lines ($262,000 a year), United Airlines ($234,500 a year), and American Airlines ($225,000 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.