As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Pilot in Bridgeport, CT is $161,216, equivalent to $78 per hour, $3,100 weekly, or $13,435 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 Bridgeport, CT vary widely, spanning from $131,287 to $192,920. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($145,550) and 75th percentile ($177,811), while top earners (90th percentile) make $192,920 per year. This $32,261 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, Bridgeport Cargo Pilot often earn 5.2% higher than national averages. However, Bridgeport currently ranks 41 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 $131,287 Bridgeport, CT November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $145,550 Bridgeport, CT November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $161,216 Bridgeport, CT November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $177,811 Bridgeport, CT November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $192,920 Bridgeport, CT November 01, 2026
25% $145,550 10% $131,287 90% $192,920 75% $177,811 $161,216 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Pilot II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Cargo Pilot

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Pilot IV

    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 Bridgeport, CT. The base salary for Cargo Pilot ranges from $145,550 to $177,811 with the average base salary of $161,216. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $170,416 to $243,663 with the average total cash compensation of $203,804.
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About Bridgeport, Connecticut    Bridgeport is a historic seaport city in the U.S. state of Connecticut. It is in Fairfield County, at the mouth of the Pequonnock River on Long Island....More

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