As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Aircraft First Officer in District of Columbia is $170,400, equivalent to $82 per hour, $3,277 weekly, or $14,200 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Aircraft First Officer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Aircraft First Officer in District of Columbia vary widely, spanning from $138,751 to $203,913. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($153,834) and 75th percentile ($187,942), while top earners (90th percentile) make $203,913 per year. This $34,108 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Safety Management, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Aircraft First Officer often earn 10.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 40 companies. However, District of Columbia currently ranks 1 nationwide for Aircraft First Officer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Aircraft First Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Aircraft First Officer Salary $138,751 DC September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Aircraft First Officer Salary $153,834 DC September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Aircraft First Officer Salary $170,400 DC September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Aircraft First Officer Salary $187,942 DC September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Aircraft First Officer Salary $203,913 DC September 01, 2026
25% $153,834 10% $138,751 90% $203,913 75% $187,942 $170,400 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Aircraft First Officer ?

In commercial aviation, the first officer (FO) is the second pilot (also referred to as the co-pilot) of an aircraft. The first officer is second-in-command of the aircraft to the captain, who is the legal commander. In the event of incapacitation of the captain, the first officer will assume command of the aircraft. Control of the aircraft is normally shared equally between the first officer and the captain, with one pilot normally designated the "pilot flying" (PF) and the other the "pilot not flying" (PNF), or "pilot monitoring" (PM), for each flight. Even when the first officer is the fl...

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Location Naval Anacost Annex, DC Avg. Salary $205,094 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Parcel Return Service, DC Avg. Salary $205,101 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Washington, DC Avg. Salary $205,103 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Washington Navy Yard, DC Avg. Salary $205,101 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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