Major Airline Pilot Salary First Officer and Captain Pay in 2023
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The table below shows which airline pays pilots the most.
First Officer (Year 1) |
Captain (Year 6) |
Captain (Year 12) |
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$93,820 | $282,400 | $298,456 |
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$100,840 | $285,460 | $346,636 |
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$98,800 | $289,540 | $361,096 |
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$95,596 | $270,160 | $373,432 |
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$58,336 | $317,080 | $351,400 |
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$95,800 | $268,120 | $294,892 |
Estimates based on flying a 737 for 85 hours per month and an additional $7,000 annual per diem. Note: these numbers are approximations and are not promises of future earnings. |