How much does a Cargo Pilot make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cargo Pilot in the United States is $163,746. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $142,579 to $189,017, with most professionals earning between $123,307 and $212,026.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Cargo Pilot Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $123,307 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $142,579 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $163,746 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $189,017 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $212,026 US March 01, 2025
25% $142,579 10% $123,307 90% $212,026 75% $189,017 $163,746 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Pilot I

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Cargo Pilot

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Pilot III

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
142579
189017
163746

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
152299
209686
175396
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cargo Pilot in the United States. The base salary for Cargo Pilot ranges from $142,579 to $189,017 with the average base salary of $163,746. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $152,299 to $209,686 with the average total cash compensation of $175,396.

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