Commercial Pilot Salary in the US
$82,360
per year
per month
$6,860
per month
per year
Bonus
$5,450/year
Bonus
$450/month
Commercial Pilot - Average Salary
The average salary for a Commercial Pilot is $82,360 per year ($6,860 per month), which is $28,870 (+54%) higher than the average salary in the United States.
A Commercial Pilot can expect an average starting salary of $41,590. The highest salaries can exceed $170,250.
A Commercial Pilot can expect an average starting salary of $41,590. The highest salaries can exceed $170,250.
$41,590
Low
$82,360
Average salary
$170,250
High
$3,470
Low
$6,860
Average salary
$14,190
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$0 $97,800 $195,650 | ||
| Salary | $41,590 - 170,250 | |
| Bonus | $0 - 25,400 | |
| Total Pay | $41,590 - 195,650 |
$0 $8,160 $16,310 | ||
| Salary | $3,470 - 14,190 | |
| Bonus | $0 - 2,120 | |
| Total Pay | $3,470 - 16,310 |
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Commercial Pilot Salary Range
Commercial Pilot - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Airline Pilot | $85K/year | +3% |
| Commercial Helicopter Pilot | $65K/year | -21% |
Commercial Pilot - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
An Entry Level Commercial Pilot with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $58,350 per year. A mid level Commercial Pilot with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $68,420, while a Senior Commercial Pilot with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $97,780. Commercial Pilots with more than 20 years of experience earn $140,230 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Commercial Pilot
| Late Career | ▲ +70% |
| Senior | ▲ +19% |
| Average Salary | $82,360/year |
| Mid Level | ▼ -17% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -29% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
7%
7%
Male
93%
93%
Commercial Pilot - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Commercial Pilot jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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