Pilot salary in Houston Metro Area, TX

Average salary
$128,500/yr
Based on 498 income tax records
$30,000
$324,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$41K
 
$74K
 
$150K
 
$174K
 
$181K
$30,000
$324,500
How much do Pilots make?
The average total salary for a Pilot is $128,500 per year. This is based on data from 498 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Pilot and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Pilot salary can vary between $30,000 to $324,500 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.

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Pilot salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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Southwest Airlines, Harris County, TX
36 income tax records
$238,000/yr
$130K – $324K
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United Airlines, Harris County, TX
115 income tax records
$210,000/yr
$108K – $357K
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Mesa Airlines, Harris County, TX
18 income tax records
$59,000/yr
$29K – $97K
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Expressjet Airlines, Harris County, TX
13 income tax records
$48,000/yr
$27K – $84K

Pilot demographics in Houston Metro Area, TX

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32% are single
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68% are married
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54% have kids
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67% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Pilots in Houston Metro Area, TX

498 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a pilot in Houston Metro Area, TX is $128,500 per year. Pilot salaries in Houston Metro Area, TX can vary between $30,000 to $324,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 498 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as pilot.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for pilots near Houston Metro Area, TX: Southwest Airlines ($238,000 a year), United Airlines ($210,000 a year), and Mesa Airlines ($59,000 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for pilots near Houston Metro Area, TX: Montgomery, TX ($194,500 a year), Friendswood, TX ($189,500 a year), and Rockwall, TX ($156,000 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.