As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Pilot in Abingdon, IL is $134,627, equivalent to $65 per hour, $2,589 weekly, or $11,219 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Cargo Pilot in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Cargo Pilot in Abingdon, IL vary widely, spanning from $109,607 to $161,030. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($121,531) and 75th percentile ($148,448), while top earners (90th percentile) make $161,030 per year. This $26,917 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, Abingdon Cargo Pilot often earn 7.8% lower than national averages. 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
Cargo Pilot Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $109,607 Abingdon, IL April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $121,531 Abingdon, IL April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $134,627 Abingdon, IL April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $148,448 Abingdon, IL April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $161,030 Abingdon, IL April 01, 2026
25% $121,531 10% $109,607 90% $161,030 75% $148,448 $134,627 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Pilot I

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Cargo Pilot

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Pilot III

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cargo Pilot in Abingdon, IL. The base salary for Cargo Pilot ranges from $121,531 to $148,448 with the average base salary of $134,627. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $146,926 to $205,892 with the average total cash compensation of $171,832.

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About Abingdon, Illinois    Abingdon is a city in Knox County, Illinois, United States, 50 miles (80 km) west of Peoria. It is part of the Galesburg Micropolitan Statistical Area....More

Abingdon, Illinois  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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