Median salary
$157,138
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$82.1k – $231.2k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
37.1%
43 of 116 roles
Live roles
116
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Assistant Chief Pilot Production Manager
Chief Pilot
Assistant Chief Pilot
Sr Staff Test Pilot
Sr Staff Test Pilot
Director, Pilot
Staff Pilot Test
Staff Pilot Test
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Northrop Grumman
|
$231,200 | 11 |
| BO Boeing | $243,000 | 3 |
KBR
|
$195,500 | 3 |
|
Constellation Brands
|
$321,650 | 2 |
Intermountain Health
|
$136,500 | 2 |
| PA PayPal | $270,975 | 1 |
| SA Southwest Airlines | $261,872 | 1 |
PerkinElmer
|
$240,000 | 1 |
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How much do Pilot roles in United States pay?
The median salary for Pilot roles in United States is $157,138 per year. Most pay falls between $82,133 (25th percentile) and $231,200 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $54,908 to $271,718.
These figures are computed live from 116 active Pilot roles in United States on JobsRadar, of which 43 (37.1%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Pilot roles in United States include Boeing, Constellation Brands, Northrop Grumman and PayPal.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Pilot salary in United States?
- The median is $157,138 per year, with most pay between $82,133 and $231,200 (25th–75th percentile), based on 43 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Pilot salary range in United States?
- Pay ranges from about $54,908 to $271,718 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $157,138. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.