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SALARY SURVEYS
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UPDATED September 2024 About salary data? |
CALCULATE YOUR OPTIMUM SALARY!
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| AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR | MOST TYPICAL SALARY / YEAR |
Gross income
Net (after tax)
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$126,662 USD£97,016 GBPNew York City $210,000 USD |
$165,000 USD£126,380 GBPIncluding "New York City" Excluding "New York City" |
Average salary for Pilot / United States is $126,662 USD per year. The most typical earning is $165,000 USD. All data are based on 75 salary surveys. Salaries are different between men and women. Men receive an average salary of $133,500 USD. Women receive a salary of $136,000 USD.
Based on education, the highest salaries receive people with Masters Degree with salary of $164,800 USD. The second most paid education level is Bachelors Degree with salary of $131,000 USD.
Different experiences affect earning as well. People with 16-20 Years of experience receive salary of $165,200 USD. Employees with 20+ Years of experience receive $144,000 USD.
| Salary Levels (USD) per Year | Surveys | [%] |
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$10,000 USD -
$14,999 USD
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0 |
n/a
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$15,000 USD -
$19,999 USD
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0 |
n/a
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$20,000 USD -
$24,999 USD
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0 |
n/a
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$25,000 USD -
$29,999 USD
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1 |
100%
1.33% |
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$30,000 USD -
$34,999 USD
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2 |
98.67%
2.67% |
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$35,000 USD -
$39,999 USD
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3 |
96%
4% |
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$40,000 USD -
$44,999 USD
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1 |
92%
1.33% |
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$45,000 USD -
$49,999 USD
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1 |
90.67%
1.33% |
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$50,000 USD -
$54,999 USD
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1 |
89.33%
1.33% |
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$55,000 USD -
$59,999 USD
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4 |
88%
5.33% |
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$60,000 USD -
$64,999 USD
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2 |
82.67%
2.67% |
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$65,000 USD -
$69,999 USD
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1 |
80%
1.33% |
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$70,000 USD -
$74,999 USD
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1 |
78.67%
1.33% |
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$75,000 USD -
$79,999 USD
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6 |
77.33%
8% |
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$80,000 USD -
$84,999 USD
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1 |
69.33%
1.33% |
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$85,000 USD -
$89,999 USD
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2 |
68%
2.67% |
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$90,000 USD -
$94,999 USD
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0 |
n/a
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$95,000 USD -
$99,999 USD
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3 |
65.33%
4% |
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$100,000 USD -
$104,999 USD
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4 |
61.33%
5.33% |
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$105,000 USD -
$109,999 USD
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3 |
56%
4% |
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$110,000 USD -
$114,999 USD
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2 |
52%
2.67% |
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$115,000 USD -
$119,999 USD
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0 |
n/a
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$120,000 USD -
$124,999 USD
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1 |
49.33%
1.33% |
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$125,000 USD -
$129,999 USD
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2 |
48%
2.67% |
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$130,000 USD -
$134,999 USD
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3 |
45.33%
4% |
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$135,000 USD -
$139,999 USD
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1 |
41.33%
1.33% |
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$140,000 USD -
$144,999 USD
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1 |
40%
1.33% |
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$145,000 USD -
$149,999 USD
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2 |
38.67%
2.67% |
| HIGH SALARIES | ||
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$150,000 USD -
$159,999 USD
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4 |
36%
5.33% |
| THE MOST TYPICAL SALARY | ||
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$160,000 USD -
$169,999 USD
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7 |
30.67%
9.33% |
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$170,000 USD -
$179,999 USD
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0 |
n/a
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$180,000 USD -
$189,999 USD
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4 |
21.33%
5.33% |
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$190,000 USD -
$199,999 USD
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1 |
16%
1.33% |
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$200,000 USD -
$209,999 USD
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3 |
14.67%
4% |
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$210,000 USD -
$219,999 USD
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1 |
10.67%
1.33% |
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$220,000 USD -
$229,999 USD
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0 |
n/a
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$230,000 USD -
$239,999 USD
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1 |
9.33%
1.33% |
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$240,000 USD -
$249,999 USD
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1 |
8%
1.33% |
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$250,000 USD -
$349,999 USD
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5 |
6.67%
6.67% |
| # | Surveys | AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR | ||
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| 1 | Masters Degree | 10 | $164,800 USD |
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| 2 | Bachelors Degree | 44 | $131,000 USD |
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| 3 | Some College | 17 | $105,500 USD |
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| 4 | High School | 4 | $73,800 USD |
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| # | Surveys | AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR | ||
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| 1 | 16-20 Years | 17 | $165,200 USD |
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| 2 | 20+ Years | 30 | $144,000 USD |
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| 3 | 12-16 Years | 6 | $137,000 USD |
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| 4 | 8-12 Years | 9 | $90,200 USD |
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| 5 | 2-4 Years | 3 | $70,300 USD |
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| 6 | 4-8 Years | 5 | $64,600 USD |
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| 7 | 0-1 Year | 3 | $47,700 USD |
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| 8 | 1-2 Years | 2 | $30,000 USD |
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| # | Surveys | AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR | ||
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| 1 | Nevada | 1 | $300,000 USD |
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| 2 | New York State | 3 | $210,000 USD |
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| 3 | Connecticut | 1 | $185,000 USD |
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| 4 | Ohio | 2 | $179,000 USD |
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| 5 | Washington State | 3 | $168,300 USD |
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| 6 | Utah | 1 | $167,000 USD |
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| 7 | Oklahoma | 1 | $165,000 USD |
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| 8 | Tennessee | 2 | $157,000 USD |
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| 9 | California | 9 | $147,700 USD |
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| 10 | District Of Columbia (DC) | 1 | $142,000 USD |
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| 11 | Massachusetts | 4 | $138,000 USD |
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| 12 | New Jersey | 3 | $132,200 USD |
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| 13 | Alabama | 1 | $132,000 USD |
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| 14 | Florida | 8 | $129,800 USD |
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| 15 | North Carolina | 2 | $127,500 USD |
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| 16 | Michigan | 1 | $124,800 USD |
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| 17 | Pennsylvania | 2 | $122,400 USD |
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| 18 | Georgia | 4 | $121,800 USD |
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| 19 | Texas | 7 | $105,900 USD |
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| 20 | Kansas | 1 | $105,000 USD |
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| 21 | Louisiana | 2 | $100,000 USD |
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| 22 | New Hampshire | 1 | $77,000 USD |
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| 23 | South Dakota | 2 | $76,500 USD |
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| 24 | West Virginia | 2 | $71,500 USD |
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| 25 | Illinois | 2 | $67,500 USD |
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| 26 | Kentucky | 2 | $63,500 USD |
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| 27 | Colorado | 2 | $58,000 USD |
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| 28 | Minnesota | 1 | $35,000 USD |
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| 29 | Maryland | 1 | $33,000 USD |
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| # | Surveys | AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR | ||
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| 1 | Spokane | 1 | $300,000 USD |
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| 2 | Las Vegas | 1 | $300,000 USD |
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| 3 | Ontario | 1 | $240,000 USD |
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| 4 | New York City | 3 | $210,000 USD |
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| 5 | Memphis | 1 | $210,000 USD |
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| 6 | Houston | 2 | $205,000 USD |
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| 7 | Columbus | 1 | $195,000 USD |
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| 8 | Orlando | 3 | $194,300 USD |
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| 9 | Hartford | 1 | $185,000 USD |
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| 10 | Fort Lauderdale | 1 | $185,000 USD |
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| 11 | Los Angeles | 4 | $172,300 USD |
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| 12 | Salt Lake City | 1 | $167,000 USD |
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| 13 | Oklahoma City | 1 | $165,000 USD |
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| 14 | Cincinnati | 1 | $163,000 USD |
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| 15 | Newark | 2 | $158,300 USD |
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| 16 | Tacoma | 1 | $150,000 USD |
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| 17 | Washington DC | 1 | $142,000 USD |
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| 18 | Boston | 4 | $138,000 USD |
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| 19 | Stockton | 1 | $135,000 USD |
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| 20 | Mobile | 1 | $132,000 USD |
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| 21 | Charlotte | 2 | $127,500 USD |
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| 22 | Fort Worth | 1 | $125,000 USD |
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| 23 | Detroit | 1 | $124,800 USD |
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| 24 | Philadelphia | 2 | $122,400 USD |
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| 25 | Atlanta | 4 | $121,800 USD |
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| 26 | Wichita | 1 | $105,000 USD |
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| 27 | Nashville | 1 | $104,000 USD |
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| 28 | --Other-- | 3 | $103,200 USD |
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| 29 | New Orleans | 1 | $103,000 USD |
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| 30 | Fresno | 2 | $101,500 USD |
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| 31 | Shreveport | 1 | $97,000 USD |
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| 32 | Jersey City | 1 | $80,000 USD |
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| 33 | Manchester, United States | 1 | $77,000 USD |
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| 34 | Sioux Falls, South Dakota | 2 | $76,500 USD |
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| 35 | Tampa | 2 | $72,500 USD |
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| 36 | Louisville | 1 | $72,000 USD |
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| 37 | Charleston, West Virginia | 2 | $71,500 USD |
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| 38 | Chicago | 2 | $67,500 USD |
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| 39 | San Antonio | 1 | $65,000 USD |
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| 40 | Miami | 2 | $62,500 USD |
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| 41 | San Diego | 1 | $62,000 USD |
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| 42 | Denver | 2 | $58,000 USD |
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| 43 | Seattle | 1 | $55,000 USD |
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| 44 | Lexington | 1 | $55,000 USD |
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| 45 | Dallas | 3 | $47,000 USD |
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| 46 | Minneapolis | 1 | $35,000 USD |
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| 47 | Baltimore | 1 | $33,000 USD |
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What I do?
"Flying, managing schedules, maintenance, personal & payroll."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| Los Angeles | Some College | 16-20 Years | Expert | $167,000 USD |
What I do?
"Flight Crew Captain."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| Orlando | Bachelors Degree | 8-12 Years | Expert | $200,000 USD |
What I do?
"Aviation, Weather, Aircraft systems."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| Ontario | Bachelors Degree | 16-20 Years | Expert | $240,000 USD |
What I do?
"Pilot."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| Hartford | Bachelors Degree | 12-16 Years | Expert | $185,000 USD |
What I do?
"Aviation."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| Columbus | Bachelors Degree | 16-20 Years | Advanced | $195,000 USD |
What I do?
"Pilot Challenger 300/350 aircraft."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| Nashville | Masters Degree | 8-12 Years | Expert | $104,000 USD |
What I do?
"Fly the plane."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| Charlotte | Bachelors Degree | 16-20 Years | Expert | $130,000 USD |
What I do?
"Pilot airline transport."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| Fort Lauderdale | Some College | 12-16 Years | Advanced | $185,000 USD |
What I do?
"Fly regional airliner."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| Atlanta | Bachelors Degree | 0-1 Year | Advanced | $50,000 USD |
What I do?
"Airline Transport Pilot License."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| Orlando | Bachelors Degree | 16-20 Years | n/a | $230,000 USD |
What I do?
"Airline transport pilot."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| Boston | Bachelors Degree | 20+ Years | n/a | $150,000 USD |
What I do?
"Commercial pilot multi engine."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| Miami | Some College | 2-4 Years | n/a | $100,000 USD |
What I do?
"Commercial helicopter pilot."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| Mobile | Some College | 20+ Years | n/a | $132,000 USD |
What I do?
"Im a pilot for Delta a350."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| New York City | Bachelors Degree | 16-20 Years | n/a | $300,000 USD |
What I do?
"Airline Captain."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| Houston | Bachelors Degree | 20+ Years | n/a | $255,000 USD |
What I do?
"Caravan pilot full time."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| Boston | Some College | 20+ Years | n/a | $75,000 USD |
What I do?
"Fly, manage and invoice aircraft."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| Fresno | Masters Degree | 20+ Years | n/a | $95,000 USD |
What I do?
"Operate and maintain corp. aircraft."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| Louisville | Bachelors Degree | 20+ Years | n/a | $72,000 USD |
What I do?
"30 years experience corporate pilot, 18, 000 hours."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| Charlotte | Some College | 20+ Years | n/a | $125,000 USD |
What I do?
"Pilot under Pt. 135 passenger and cargo operations."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| Philadelphia | Bachelors Degree | 20+ Years | n/a | $208,900 USD |
What I do?
"Single Pilot Captain. Managing and flying a corporate Jet."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| --Other-- | Bachelors Degree | 20+ Years | n/a | $85,000 USD |
What I do?
"Operating the aircraft with hundreds of people on board. Main tasks include taking off and landing the aircraft."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| Spokane | Masters Degree | 20+ Years | n/a | $300,000 USD |
What I do?
"Airline pilot. . . . make final decisions. . . coordinate crew."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| Fort Worth | Bachelors Degree | 20+ Years | n/a | $125,000 USD |
What I do?
"Flying a corporate jet for a management company."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| Dallas | Some College | 2-4 Years | n/a | $75,000 USD |
