What are the main factors that influence a Lead Flight Trainer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Lead Flight Trainer's salary?

A Lead Flight Trainer's salary grows with experience: a Flight Trainer (4-7 years)earns $98,341, a Senior Flight Trainer (7+ years)earns $112,390, a Lead Flight Trainer (7-10 years)earns $158,081, a Flight Operations Supervisor (10+ years)earns $128,184, a Flight Operations Manager (10+ years)earns $163,340,

What are the highest paying states for a Lead Flight Trainer?

Lead Flight Trainer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Flight Trainer roles are District of Columbia $176,849, California $176,178, Massachusetts $173,830. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead Flight Trainer roles make?

Salaries for Lead Flight Trainer level roles vary by specialization: Lead Flight Instruction Coordinator: $159,800; Lead Flight Training Coordinator: $159,730; Sales Trainer IV: $122,775; Flight Instruction Senior Coordinator: $113,600; Senior Flight Trainer: $113,560.

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Lead Flight Trainer Salary in Nevada

How much does a Lead Flight Trainer make in Nevada?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Flight Trainer in Nevada is $158,081 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $76.

However, a Lead Flight Trainer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $178,953
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $147,958 to $169,006
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $138,742

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Lead Flight Trainer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$169,006	$14,084	$3,250	$81
Average	$158,081	$13,173	$3,040	$76
25th Percentile	$147,958	$12,330	$2,845	$71

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Flight Trainer Salaries

A Lead Flight Trainer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Flight Trainer	4-7 years	$98,341
Senior Flight Trainer	7+ years	$112,390
Lead Flight Trainer	7-10 years	$158,081
Flight Operations Supervisor	10+ years	$128,184
Flight Operations Manager	10+ years	$163,340

How Do Lead Flight Trainer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Lead Flight Trainers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $176,849.
California: $176,178.
Massachusetts: $173,830.

District of Columbia $176,849 California $176,178 Massachusetts $173,830 Washington $173,191 New Jersey $173,127 Alaska $172,903 Connecticut $170,699 New York $169,805

Hawaii $166,946 Rhode Island $165,604 Maryland $164,693 Minnesota $163,448 Colorado $162,968 Illinois $162,809 Oregon $162,202 Delaware $161,755

New Hampshire $161,473 Virginia $160,844 Pennsylvania $159,007 Nevada $158,081 North Dakota $157,777 Michigan $157,298 Wisconsin $157,122 Vermont $156,771

Texas $155,797 Maine $155,733 Arizona $155,637 Ohio $155,525 Georgia $154,056 Indiana $153,321 Wyoming $153,177 Utah $152,954

Iowa $152,858 Kansas $152,091 Louisiana $151,867 North Carolina $151,788 Missouri $151,756 Florida $151,133 Montana $150,797 Nebraska $150,478

Kentucky $150,302 South Carolina $149,663 Tennessee $149,264 Idaho $149,104 New Mexico $147,938 Oklahoma $147,683 Alabama $146,740 South Dakota $145,159

Arkansas $144,296 West Virginia $143,833 Mississippi $142,444

Top Paying Cities for Lead Flight Trainers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

The Lakes: $155,206
Alamo: $159,720
Henderson: $155,238

The Lakes, NV $155,206 Alamo, NV $159,720 Henderson, NV $155,238 Beatty, NV $159,903 Blue Diamond, NV $155,418 Boulder City, NV $155,615 Bunkerville, NV $158,878 Caliente, NV $159,213

Dyer, NV $159,764 Goldfield, NV $159,691 Hiko, NV $159,376 Indian Springs, NV $157,384 Jean, NV $156,623 Amargosa Valley, NV $159,865 Logandale, NV $158,720 Manhattan, NV $159,969

Mercury, NV $159,408 Mesquite, NV $159,799 Moapa, NV $157,464 Laughlin, NV $159,162 North Las Vegas, NV $155,206 Coyote Springs, NV $158,560 Cal Nev Ari, NV $158,487 Overton, NV $157,025

Pahrump, NV $158,772 Panaca, NV $159,047 Pioche, NV $159,071 Round Mountain, NV $159,753 Searchlight, NV $157,745 Silverpeak, NV $160,250 Tonopah, NV $159,747 Sloan, NV $155,295

Las Vegas, NV $155,206 Nellis Afb, NV $155,206 Ely, NV $159,710 Austin, NV $159,614 Baker, NV $159,026 Duckwater, NV $159,835 Eureka, NV $159,705 Lund, NV $159,696

Mc Gill, NV $159,926 Ruth, NV $160,277 Crystal Bay, NV $161,807 Dayton, NV $159,784 Denio, NV $159,320 Empire, NV $159,724 Fallon, NV $160,001 Fernley, NV $160,116

Gabbs, NV $159,756 Gardnerville, NV $160,144 Genoa, NV $159,865 Gerlach, NV $159,795 Glenbrook, NV $160,021 Golconda, NV $159,680 Hawthorne, NV $160,017 Imlay, NV $159,787

Lovelock, NV $159,999 Luning, NV $160,044 Mc Dermitt, NV $159,234 Mina, NV $159,723 Minden, NV $159,739 Nixon, NV $159,784 Orovada, NV $159,443 Paradise Valley, NV $159,645

Schurz, NV $159,854 Silver City, NV $159,502 Silver Springs, NV $160,071 Smith, NV $159,974 Sparks, NV $160,047 Sun Valley, NV $160,053 Valmy, NV $159,980 Verdi, NV $160,306

Virginia City, NV $159,590 Wadsworth, NV $159,985 Wellington, NV $159,994 Winnemucca, NV $159,875 Yerington, NV $159,940 Zephyr Cove, NV $160,184 Stateline, NV $160,250 Incline Village, NV $160,485

Reno, NV $160,045 Carson City, NV $159,343 Washoe Valley, NV $159,466 Elko, NV $160,053 Spring Creek, NV $160,058 Battle Mountain, NV $159,838 Crescent Valley, NV $159,779 Carlin, NV $159,958

Deeth, NV $159,720 Halleck, NV $159,720 Jackpot, NV $158,416 Jarbidge, NV $158,769 Lamoille, NV $159,814 Montello, NV $158,764 Mountain City, NV $159,221 Owyhee, NV $158,793

Ruby Valley, NV $159,657 Tuscarora, NV $159,539 Wells, NV $159,525 West Wendover, NV $159,665

Lead Flight Trainer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead Flight Trainer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$147,958

Average $158,081/year

$169,006

$12,330

Average $13,173/month

$14,084

$2,845

Average $3,040/week

$3,250

$71

Average $76/hour

$81

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$169,006	$14,084	$3,250	$81
Average	$158,081	$13,173	$3,040	$76
25th Percentile	$147,958	$12,330	$2,845	$71

Lead Flight Trainer Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Lead Flight Trainer, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Flight Operations Supervisor role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $128,184 - a projected growth of -19% over your current level.

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