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 $98,326, a Senior Flight Trainer (7+ years)earns $112,412, a Lead Flight Trainer (7-10 years)earns $158,077, a Flight Operations Supervisor (10+ years)earns $128,104, a Flight Operations Manager (10+ years)earns $163,249,

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 $176,844, California $176,173, Massachusetts $173,825. 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: $122,749; Flight Instruction Senior Coordinator: $113,600; Flight Training Senior Coordinator: $113,590.

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Lead Flight Trainer Salary in Nevada

How much does a Lead Flight Trainer make in Nevada?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Flight Trainer in Nevada is $158,077 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): $174,506
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $147,699 to $166,676
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $138,250

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Lead Flight Trainer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$166,676	$13,890	$3,205	$80
Average	$158,077	$13,173	$3,040	$76
25th Percentile	$147,699	$12,308	$2,840	$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	$98,326
Senior Flight Trainer	7+ years	$112,412
Lead Flight Trainer	7-10 years	$158,077
Flight Operations Supervisor	10+ years	$128,104
Flight Operations Manager	10+ years	$163,249

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: $176,844.
California: $176,173.
Massachusetts: $173,825.

District of Columbia $176,844 California $176,173 Massachusetts $173,825 Washington $173,187 New Jersey $173,123 Alaska $172,899 Connecticut $170,695 New York $169,800

Hawaii $166,941 Rhode Island $165,600 Maryland $164,689 Minnesota $163,444 Colorado $162,964 Illinois $162,805 Oregon $162,198 Delaware $161,750

New Hampshire $161,469 Virginia $160,840 Pennsylvania $159,003 Nevada $158,077 North Dakota $157,773 Michigan $157,294 Wisconsin $157,119 Vermont $156,767

Texas $155,793 Maine $155,729 Arizona $155,633 Ohio $155,521 Georgia $154,052 Indiana $153,317 Wyoming $153,173 Utah $152,950

Iowa $152,854 Kansas $152,087 Louisiana $151,864 North Carolina $151,784 Missouri $151,752 Florida $151,129 Montana $150,794 Nebraska $150,474

Kentucky $150,298 South Carolina $149,660 Tennessee $149,260 Idaho $149,100 New Mexico $147,935 Oklahoma $147,679 Alabama $146,737 South Dakota $145,155

Arkansas $144,293 West Virginia $143,830 Mississippi $142,440

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: $156,783
Alamo: $154,387
Henderson: $156,144

The Lakes, NV $156,783 Alamo, NV $154,387 Henderson, NV $156,144 Beatty, NV $154,387 Blue Diamond, NV $155,825 Boulder City, NV $154,547 Bunkerville, NV $154,387 Caliente, NV $154,387

Dyer, NV $159,083 Goldfield, NV $159,083 Hiko, NV $154,387 Indian Springs, NV $154,387 Jean, NV $154,387 Amargosa Valley, NV $154,387 Logandale, NV $154,387 Manhattan, NV $157,454

Mercury, NV $154,387 Mesquite, NV $154,387 Moapa, NV $154,387 Laughlin, NV $154,387 North Las Vegas, NV $156,783 Coyote Springs, NV $154,387 Cal Nev Ari, NV $154,387 Overton, NV $154,387

Pahrump, NV $154,387 Panaca, NV $154,387 Pioche, NV $154,387 Round Mountain, NV $157,454 Searchlight, NV $154,387 Silverpeak, NV $159,083 Tonopah, NV $156,432 Sloan, NV $156,144

Las Vegas, NV $156,783 Nellis Afb, NV $156,304 Ely, NV $149,628 Austin, NV $157,454 Baker, NV $150,458 Duckwater, NV $154,387 Eureka, NV $151,209 Lund, NV $151,768

Mc Gill, NV $150,458 Ruth, NV $150,458 Crystal Bay, NV $161,782 Dayton, NV $158,716 Denio, NV $151,912 Empire, NV $157,646 Fallon, NV $157,454 Fernley, NV $157,614

Gabbs, NV $157,454 Gardnerville, NV $157,278 Genoa, NV $159,035 Gerlach, NV $157,646 Glenbrook, NV $159,195 Golconda, NV $151,209 Hawthorne, NV $157,278 Imlay, NV $157,646

Lovelock, NV $157,646 Luning, NV $157,278 Mc Dermitt, NV $146,194 Mina, NV $157,278 Minden, NV $159,195 Nixon, NV $157,630 Orovada, NV $151,912 Paradise Valley, NV $142,456

Schurz, NV $157,278 Silver City, NV $159,674 Silver Springs, NV $157,598 Smith, NV $157,278 Sparks, NV $160,041 Sun Valley, NV $160,041 Valmy, NV $151,209 Verdi, NV $160,041

Virginia City, NV $159,674 Wadsworth, NV $157,694 Wellington, NV $157,278 Winnemucca, NV $157,646 Yerington, NV $157,278 Zephyr Cove, NV $158,556 Stateline, NV $158,396 Incline Village, NV $159,514

Reno, NV $160,041 Carson City, NV $159,674 Washoe Valley, NV $159,674 Elko, NV $138,719 Spring Creek, NV $138,719 Battle Mountain, NV $157,454 Crescent Valley, NV $138,719 Carlin, NV $138,719

Deeth, NV $138,719 Halleck, NV $138,719 Jackpot, NV $138,719 Jarbidge, NV $138,719 Lamoille, NV $138,719 Montello, NV $138,719 Mountain City, NV $138,719 Owyhee, NV $138,719

Ruby Valley, NV $138,719 Tuscarora, NV $138,719 Wells, NV $138,719 West Wendover, NV $146,976

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.

Last Updated on March 01, 2026

$147,699

Average $158,077/year

$166,676

$12,308

Average $13,173/month

$13,890

$2,840

Average $3,040/week

$3,205

$71

Average $76/hour

$80

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$166,676	$13,890	$3,205	$80
Average	$158,077	$13,173	$3,040	$76
25th Percentile	$147,699	$12,308	$2,840	$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 $128,104 - a projected growth of -19% over your current level.

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