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Salary Guide

Airline Pilot Salary in United States

Based on 20,779 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$81,795 - $110,000
Median salary
$81,795 - $110,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$15K
25th percentile$19K
Median$82K
75th percentile$110K
90th percentile$127K

50% of professionals earn between $19,085 - $110,000 USD

The median salary is $81,795

Top cities

Watson1,021 job openings
Portales410 job openings
Ukiah312 job openings
Saint Louis248 job openings
Dallas186 job openings
Jackson183 job openings
Fort Smith182 job openings
Louisville179 job openings
Little Rock170 job openings
Springfield169 job openings
Memphis168 job openings
Woodward161 job openings
Indianapolis159 job openings
Knoxville159 job openings
Chattanooga158 job openings
Nashville158 job openings
Lexington157 job openings
Tyler150 job openings
Quincy147 job openings
Bowling Green146 job openings
Shreveport143 job openings
Amarillo140 job openings
Duncan139 job openings
Texarkana139 job openings
Big Spring135 job openings
Monroe133 job openings
Fayetteville132 job openings
Athina131 job openings
Stockton117 job openings

Airline Pilot

20,779 job openings

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The average salary for a Airline Pilot in United States is USD 81,795 - USD 110,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 95,898 per year, based on 20,779 active job listings.

The cities with the most Airline Pilot job opportunities in United States are Watson, Portales, Ukiah, Saint Louis, Dallas. Watson leads with 1,021 job openings.

Explore 20,779 Airline Pilot job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.