As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Pilot in Edison, NJ is $160,774, equivalent to $77 per hour, $3,092 weekly, or $13,398 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 Edison, NJ vary widely, spanning from $130,908 to $192,393. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($145,141) and 75th percentile ($177,325), while top earners (90th percentile) make $192,393 per year. This $32,184 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, Edison Cargo Pilot often earn 3.5% higher than national averages. However, Edison currently ranks 46 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 $130,908 Edison, NJ October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $145,141 Edison, NJ October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $160,774 Edison, NJ October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $177,325 Edison, NJ October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $192,393 Edison, NJ October 01, 2026
25% $145,141 10% $130,908 90% $192,393 75% $177,325 $160,774 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Pilot I

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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160774

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249494
208662
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cargo Pilot in Edison, NJ. The base salary for Cargo Pilot ranges from $145,141 to $177,325 with the average base salary of $160,774. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $174,529 to $249,494 with the average total cash compensation of $208,662.

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About Edison, New Jersey    According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 30.638 square miles (79.351 km2), including 29.940 square miles (77.543....More

Edison, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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