As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Aircraft First Officer in Delaware is $155,856, equivalent to $75 per hour, $2,997 weekly, or $12,988 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 Delaware vary widely, spanning from $126,909 to $186,509. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($140,704) and 75th percentile ($171,901), while top earners (90th percentile) make $186,509 per year. This $31,197 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, Delaware Aircraft First Officer often earn 1.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 40 companies. However, Delaware currently ranks 16 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 $126,909 DE September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Aircraft First Officer Salary $140,704 DE September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Aircraft First Officer Salary $155,856 DE September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Aircraft First Officer Salary $171,901 DE September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Aircraft First Officer Salary $186,509 DE September 01, 2026
25% $140,704 10% $126,909 90% $186,509 75% $171,901 $155,856 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 Bear, DE Avg. Salary $188,474 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Delaware City, DE Avg. Salary $188,592 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Harrington, DE Avg. Salary $187,994 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Lewes, DE Avg. Salary $187,668 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Middletown, DE Avg. Salary $188,629 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Milford, DE Avg. Salary $188,247 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Rehoboth Beach, DE Avg. Salary $187,599 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Seaford, DE Avg. Salary $187,705 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Smyrna, DE Avg. Salary $189,275 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Bethany Beach, DE Avg. Salary $187,042 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    4 - 7 years experience
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