As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Pilot in Dayton, OH is $138,646, equivalent to $67 per hour, $2,666 weekly, or $11,554 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 Dayton, OH vary widely, spanning from $112,906 to $165,911. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($125,173) and 75th percentile ($152,917), while top earners (90th percentile) make $165,911 per year. This $27,744 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, Dayton Cargo Pilot often earn 0.7% lower than national averages. However, Dayton currently ranks 480 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 $112,906 Dayton, OH November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $125,173 Dayton, OH November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $138,646 Dayton, OH November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $152,917 Dayton, OH November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $165,911 Dayton, OH November 01, 2026
25% $125,173 10% $112,906 90% $165,911 75% $152,917 $138,646 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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125173
152917
138646

Average Total Cash Compensation

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146557
209549
175270
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cargo Pilot in Dayton, OH. The base salary for Cargo Pilot ranges from $125,173 to $152,917 with the average base salary of $138,646. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $146,557 to $209,549 with the average total cash compensation of $175,270.
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