As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Pilot in Fargo, ND is $138,031, equivalent to $66 per hour, $2,654 weekly, or $11,503 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 Fargo, ND vary widely, spanning from $112,390 to $165,177. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($124,610) and 75th percentile ($152,241), while top earners (90th percentile) make $165,177 per year. This $27,631 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, Fargo Cargo Pilot often earn 2.5% lower than national averages. However, Fargo currently ranks 503 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 $112,390 Fargo, ND October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $124,610 Fargo, ND October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $138,031 Fargo, ND October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $152,241 Fargo, ND October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $165,177 Fargo, ND October 01, 2026
25% $124,610 10% $112,390 90% $165,177 75% $152,241 $138,031 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Pilot I

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Cargo Pilot

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Pilot III

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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152241
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149841
214201
179145
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cargo Pilot in Fargo, ND. The base salary for Cargo Pilot ranges from $124,610 to $152,241 with the average base salary of $138,031. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $149,841 to $214,201 with the average total cash compensation of $179,145.

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About Fargo, North Dakota    Fargo is a core city of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area, which also includes Moorhead, West Fargo, and Dilworth as well as outlying communities. ....More

Fargo, North Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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