As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Pilot in Appleton, WI is $138,720, equivalent to $67 per hour, $2,668 weekly, or $11,560 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Cargo Pilot in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Cargo Pilot in Appleton, WI vary widely, spanning from $112,951 to $166,001. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($125,231) and 75th percentile ($153,000), while top earners (90th percentile) make $166,001 per year. This $27,769 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, Appleton Cargo Pilot often earn 1.6% lower than national averages. However, Appleton currently ranks 477 statewide for Cargo Pilot 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
Cargo Pilot Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $112,951 Appleton, WI October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $125,231 Appleton, WI October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $138,720 Appleton, WI October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $153,000 Appleton, WI October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $166,001 Appleton, WI October 01, 2026
25% $125,231 10% $112,951 90% $166,001 75% $153,000 $138,720 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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125231
153000
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150588
215269
180038
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cargo Pilot in Appleton, WI. The base salary for Cargo Pilot ranges from $125,231 to $153,000 with the average base salary of $138,720. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $150,588 to $215,269 with the average total cash compensation of $180,038.

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About Appleton, Wisconsin    Appleton is a city in Outagamie (mostly), Calumet, and Winnebago counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. One of the Fox Cities, it is situated on the....More

Appleton, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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