Pilot salary in US Midwest Region

Average salary
$109,000/yr
Based on 2,700 income tax records
$33,500
$312,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$52K
 
$79K
 
$134K
 
$169K
 
$161K
$33,500
$312,000
How much do Pilots make?
The average total salary for a Pilot is $109,000 per year. This is based on data from 2,700 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Pilot and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Pilot salary can vary between $33,500 to $312,000 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.

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Pilot salary by location

Pilot salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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Netjets Aviation, US Midwest Region
59 income tax records
$253,500/yr
$107K – $366K
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UPS, US Midwest Region
36 income tax records
$252,000/yr
$98K – $441K
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FedEx, US Midwest Region
50 income tax records
$241,000/yr
$139K – $514K
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Southwest Airlines, US Midwest Region
97 income tax records
$202,000/yr
$113K – $364K
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Delta Air Lines, US Midwest Region
232 income tax records
$198,500/yr
$111K – $423K
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United Airlines, US Midwest Region
147 income tax records
$188,500/yr
$100K – $352K
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Kalitta Air, US Midwest Region
16 income tax records
$184,500/yr
$99K – $289K
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Atlas Air, US Midwest Region
26 income tax records
$178,500/yr
$97K – $314K
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American Airlines, US Midwest Region
114 income tax records
$171,500/yr
$86K – $306K
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Frontier Airlines, US Midwest Region
29 income tax records
$165,000/yr
$95K – $261K
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JetBlue Airways, US Midwest Region
25 income tax records
$159,000/yr
$104K – $269K
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Allegiant Air, US Midwest Region
16 income tax records
$156,000/yr
$99K – $250K
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Flexjet, US Midwest Region
14 income tax records
$140,000/yr
$96K – $272K
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Spirit Airlines, US Midwest Region
55 income tax records
$123,500/yr
$62K – $236K
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Textron Aviation, US Midwest Region
17 income tax records
$111,500/yr
$35K – $182K
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Executive Flight Service, US Midwest Region
10 income tax records
$109,500/yr
$96K – $148K
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Sun Country, US Midwest Region
35 income tax records
$109,500/yr
$39K – $195K
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Air Methods, US Midwest Region
21 income tax records
$100,000/yr
$72K – $124K
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Metro Aviation, US Midwest Region
19 income tax records
$95,500/yr
$78K – $140K
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Air Evac Ems, US Midwest Region
11 income tax records
$91,000/yr
$58K – $122K
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Gama Aviation, US Midwest Region
11 income tax records
$88,000/yr
$42K – $157K
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Freight Runners Express, US Midwest Region
10 income tax records
$86,000/yr
$61K – $135K
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Endeavor Air, US Midwest Region
95 income tax records
$80,000/yr
$49K – $151K
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Air Wisconsin Airlines, US Midwest Region
26 income tax records
$71,000/yr
$40K – $115K
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SkyWest Airlines, US Midwest Region
161 income tax records
$68,500/yr
$37K – $117K
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PSA Airlines, US Midwest Region
36 income tax records
$58,500/yr
$44K – $147K
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Expressjet Airlines, US Midwest Region
12 income tax records
$52,500/yr
$37K – $101K
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Envoy Air, US Midwest Region
19 income tax records
$50,500/yr
$25K – $109K

Pilot demographics in US Midwest Region

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33% are single
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67% are married
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50% have kids
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73% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Pilots in US Midwest Region

2,700 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a pilot in US Midwest Region is $109,000 per year. Pilot salaries in US Midwest Region can vary between $33,500 to $312,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 2,700 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as pilot.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for pilots in US Midwest Region: Netjets Aviation ($253,500 a year), UPS ($252,000 a year), and FedEx ($241,000 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for pilots in US Midwest Region: Louisville Metro Area, KY ($219,500 a year), Cleveland Metro Area, OH ($156,000 a year), and Rockford Metro Area, IL ($142,000 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.