Pilot salary in San Diego Metro Area, CA

Average salary
$97,500/yr
Based on 223 income tax records
$36,500
$336,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$75K
 
$135K
 
$169K
 
$147K
$36,500
$336,000
How much do Pilots make?
The average total salary for a Pilot is $97,500 per year. This is based on data from 223 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Pilot and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Pilot salary can vary between $36,500 to $336,000 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

Pilot salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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Delta Air Lines, San Diego County, CA
11 income tax records
$188,500/yr
$131K – $344K
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United Airlines, San Diego County, CA
10 income tax records
$183,500/yr
$111K – $336K
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SkyWest Airlines, San Diego County, CA
18 income tax records
$83,000/yr
$44K – $114K
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US Department Of Defense, San Diego County, CA
79 income tax records
$74,500/yr
$34K – $125K

Pilot demographics in San Diego Metro Area, CA

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40% are single
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60% are married
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40% have kids
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66% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Pilots in San Diego Metro Area, CA

223 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a pilot in San Diego Metro Area, CA is $97,500 per year. Pilot salaries in San Diego Metro Area, CA can vary between $36,500 to $336,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 223 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as pilot.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for pilots near San Diego Metro Area, CA: Delta Air Lines ($188,500 a year), United Airlines ($183,500 a year), and SkyWest Airlines ($83,000 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for pilots near San Diego Metro Area, CA: Temecula, CA ($249,000 a year), Carlsbad, CA ($243,000 a year), and Huntington Beach, CA ($151,500 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.