Average Salary of a Pilot

Out of the many airline jobs, a career as a pilot is one of the best ones. Along with the thrill and excitement associated with the job, this career is also considered to be the best paying. The job responsibility of a pilot differs greatly according to the field he is employed in and the tasks he is supposed to carry out. Considering the skills and abilities required for the job, the average salary of a pilot usually falls in the higher range. Before we move on to what is the average salary for a commercial pilot, airline pilot, helicopter pilot, and a military pilot, let us get a brief insight into pilot jobs.

Pilot Job Description

The tasks of a pilot depend on many factors, as there are several types of pilots who fly different machines for different purposes. Corporate pilots fly private aircraft which are owned by companies, whereas fighter pilots work for the defense sector. Helicopter pilots may be employed by hospitals for transporting patients to medical facilities, by television channels to capture aerial videos, and may even be hired for the purposes of aerial spraying in agriculture.

The duties of a pilot vary according to the type of plane, the employer, and the purpose of the flight. An airline pilot has the responsibility of taking passengers and cargo safely to their respective destinations, supervising the tasks of the onboard crew, and performing necessary checks on the instruments and conditions of the plane. A fighter pilot would be responsible for doing the assigned duties as per the requirements of the navy or air force. Corporate pilots are responsible for transporting a company's executive employees for projects. A helicopter pilot has a different set of responsibilities.

Average Salary of a Pilot

The average airline pilot salary differs depending on several factors. Following is the yearly average salary of a pilot sorted on the basis of the industry they work in, their level of experience, state of employment, etc.

How Much Does An Airline Pilot Earn?

Classification by Years of Experience
20+ Years					$103,000 to $178,000
10 - 19 Years				$66,000 to $125,000
5 - 9 Years			$40,000 to $81,000
1 - 4 Years		$25,000 to $62,000
0 - 1 Year	$23,000 to $50,000

Classification by State
Georgia					$54,000 to $178,000
California				$60,000 to $154,000
Illinois			$59,000 to $145,000
New York		$51,000 to $157,000
Texas	$55,000 to $132,000

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How Much Does A Helicopter Pilot Earn?

Classification by Years of Experience
20+ Years					$56,000 to $90,000
10 - 19 Years				$58,000 to $85,000
5 - 9 Years			$49,000 to $65,000
1 - 4 Years		$41,000 to $60,000
0 - 1 Year	$31,000 to $55,000

Classification by State
California				$61,000 to $96,000
Pennsylvania			$56,000 to $85,000
Louisiana		$53,000 to $83,000
Texas	$53,000 to $78,000

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How Much Does a Military Jet Pilot Earn?

Classification by State
Virginia				$83,000 to $122,000
Florida			$40,000 to $118,000
California		$49,000 to $95,000
Texas	$36,000 to $96,000

Classification by Years of Experience
20+ Years					$81,000 to $120,000
10 - 19 Years				$70,000 to $100,000
5 - 9 Years			$62,000 to $94,000
1 - 4 Years		$36,000 to $72,000
0 - 1 Year	$35,000 to $53,000

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This was a broad classification of the annual average salary of a pilot in the commercial and military field. There are many more factors that have an impact on the per annum pilot salary range in different service sectors. When it comes to the per annum pay of pilots, more the flying experience, more is the salary range.