Pilot salary in the United States

Average salary

$111,000/yr

Based on 18,101 income tax records

$32,500

$331,000

Age:

Average salary by age

18-25

26-35

36-45

46-55

56+

$49K

$76K

$133K

$166K

$170K

$32,500

$331,000

How much do Pilots make?

The average total salary for a Pilot is $111,000 per year. This is based on data from 18,101 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Pilot and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Pilot salary can vary between $32,500 to $331,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more

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Pilot salary by location

Pilot salary by company

FedEx, Shelby County, TN

118 income tax records

$324,000/yr

$97K – $607K

UPS, Anchorage County, AK

17 income tax records

$324,000/yr

$243K – $480K

Southwest Airlines, Galveston County, TX

11 income tax records

$269,500/yr

$188K – $445K

United Airlines, Jefferson County, CO

19 income tax records

$268,000/yr

$140K – $353K

Delta Air Lines, Fayette County, GA

55 income tax records

$238,500/yr

$133K – $463K

American Airlines, Tarrant County, TX

65 income tax records

$229,000/yr

$107K – $422K

Allegiant Air, Clark County, NV

18 income tax records

$186,500/yr

$97K – $297K

Spirit Airlines, Broward County, FL

24 income tax records

$183,000/yr

$92K – $285K

JetBlue Airways, Broward County, FL

21 income tax records

$182,500/yr

$120K – $267K

Hawaiian Airlines, Honolulu County, HI

39 income tax records

$180,500/yr

$118K – $304K

Alaska Airlines, Anchorage County, AK

26 income tax records

$168,000/yr

$112K – $304K

Frontier Airlines, Orange County, FL

10 income tax records

$157,500/yr

$122K – $271K

Textron Aviation, Sedgwick County, KS

12 income tax records

$133,500/yr

$49K – $182K

US Department Of Defense, Fairfax County, VA

29 income tax records

$115,000/yr

$61K – $147K

PSA Airlines, York County, SC

14 income tax records

$103,000/yr

$52K – $147K

SkyWest Airlines, Adams County, CO

13 income tax records

$93,000/yr

$64K – $147K

Alaska Central, Anchorage County, AK

12 income tax records

$78,500/yr

$43K – $187K

Mesa Airlines, Maricopa County, AZ

18 income tax records

$69,500/yr

$37K – $105K

Envoy Air, Tarrant County, TX

18 income tax records

$66,500/yr

$21K – $141K

Expressjet Airlines, Harris County, TX

13 income tax records

$48,000/yr

$27K – $84K

Bird Acquisition, Maricopa County, AZ

10 income tax records

$43,000/yr

$22K – $52K

Pilot demographics in United States

34% are single

66% are married

48% have kids

70% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Pilots in United States

18,101 full-time salaries from 2019

FAQS

What is the average salary for a pilot in the United States?

The average salary for a pilot in the United States is $111,000 per year. Pilot salaries in the United States can vary between $32,500 to $331,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

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Where is this data coming from?

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 18,101 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as pilot.

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Which companies offer the highest salaries for pilots in the United States?

The following companies offer the highest salaries for pilots in the United States: FedEx ($324,000 a year), UPS ($324,000 a year), and Southwest Airlines ($269,500 a year).

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Which cities offer the highest salaries for pilots in the United States?

The following cities offer the highest salaries for pilots in the United States: Memphis Metro Area, TN ($230,500 a year), Louisville Metro Area, KY ($219,500 a year), and Port St. Lucie Metro Area, FL ($185,000 a year).

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