How much does a Airline Pilot earn in Australia?

The estimated salary for Airline Pilot in Australia ranges from AUD 79,053 to AUD 89,527 AUD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 270 job listings

Salary Guide

Airline Pilot Salary in Australia

Based on 270 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$79,053 - $89,527

Median salary

$79,053 - $89,527

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$36K

25th percentile$45K

Median$79K

75th percentile$90K

90th percentile$103K

50% of professionals earn between $45,360 - $89,527 AUD

The median salary is $79,053

Top cities

Brisbane25 job openings

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Airline Pilot

270 job openings

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The average salary for a Airline Pilot in Australia is AUD 79,053 - AUD 89,527 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 84,290 per year, based on 270 active job listings.

The cities with the most Airline Pilot job opportunities in Australia are Brisbane, Sydney, Darwin, Amberley, Melbourne. Brisbane leads with 25 job openings.

Explore 270 Airline Pilot job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.