A Pilot's Hourly Rate is Based on SeniorityHow Much Do Pilots Make a Hour?
Due to the constraints placed on pilots by the FAA, most fly about 85 hours per month. There are more work hours involved, such as preflight planning, but time in the cockpit, and thus the pay, is usually about 85 hours monthly. In addition to flight time, pilots are also paid per diem, which serves to reimburse pilots for the food and beverage expenses that they incur on the road. For this discussion, add in $7,000 per year to every annual salary to reflect per diem.
Envoy First Officer, First-Year Pay
- $90 per Hour
- 85 Hours per Month
- $7,000 Per Diem
- =$98,800
