As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Pilot in Columbus, GA is $126,786, equivalent to $61 per hour, $2,438 weekly, or $10,566 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 Columbus, GA vary widely, spanning from $103,248 to $151,719. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($114,465) and 75th percentile ($139,837), while top earners (90th percentile) make $151,719 per year. This $25,372 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, Columbus Cargo Pilot often earn 8.3% lower than national averages. However, Columbus currently ranks 779 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 $103,248 Columbus, GA November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $114,465 Columbus, GA November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $126,786 Columbus, GA November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $139,837 Columbus, GA November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $151,719 Columbus, GA November 01, 2026
25% $114,465 10% $103,248 90% $151,719 75% $139,837 $126,786 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 Columbus, GA. The base salary for Cargo Pilot ranges from $114,465 to $139,837 with the average base salary of $126,786. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $134,021 to $191,625 with the average total cash compensation of $160,278.
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About Columbus, Georgia    Columbus is one of Georgia's three Fall Line Cities, along with Augusta and Macon. The Fall Line is where the hilly lands of the Piedmont plateau meet....More

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