As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Pilot in Akin, IL is $134,799, equivalent to $65 per hour, $2,592 weekly, or $11,233 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 Akin, IL vary widely, spanning from $109,747 to $161,236. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($121,686) and 75th percentile ($148,637), while top earners (90th percentile) make $161,236 per year. This $26,951 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, Akin Cargo Pilot often earn 7.7% 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 $109,747 Akin, IL April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $121,686 Akin, IL April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $134,799 Akin, IL April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $148,637 Akin, IL April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $161,236 Akin, IL April 01, 2026
25% $121,686 10% $109,747 90% $161,236 75% $148,637 $134,799 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

  3. Up a level:

    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 Akin, IL. The base salary for Cargo Pilot ranges from $121,686 to $148,637 with the average base salary of $134,799. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $147,114 to $206,154 with the average total cash compensation of $172,051.

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About Akin, Illinois    Akin is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. Akin is 10 miles (16 km) east of Benton. Akin had a post office, whic....More

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

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