As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Pilot in Burlington, NC is $133,157, equivalent to $64 per hour, $2,561 weekly, or $11,096 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 Burlington, NC vary widely, spanning from $108,437 to $159,343. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($120,218) and 75th percentile ($146,864), while top earners (90th percentile) make $159,343 per year. This $26,646 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, Burlington Cargo Pilot often earn 2.3% lower than national averages. However, Burlington currently ranks 654 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 $108,437 Burlington, NC November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $120,218 Burlington, NC November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $133,157 Burlington, NC November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $146,864 Burlington, NC November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $159,343 Burlington, NC November 01, 2026
25% $120,218 10% $108,437 90% $159,343 75% $146,864 $133,157 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    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 Burlington, NC. The base salary for Cargo Pilot ranges from $120,218 to $146,864 with the average base salary of $133,157. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $140,756 to $201,255 with the average total cash compensation of $168,332.
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About Burlington, North Carolina    Burlington is a city in Alamance and Guilford counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is the principal city of the Burlington, North Carolina....More

Burlington, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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