As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Pilot in Fort Smith, AR is $125,266, equivalent to $60 per hour, $2,409 weekly, or $10,439 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 Fort Smith, AR vary widely, spanning from $102,010 to $149,900. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($113,093) and 75th percentile ($138,160), while top earners (90th percentile) make $149,900 per year. This $25,067 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, Fort Smith Cargo Pilot often earn 3.3% lower than national averages. However, Fort Smith currently ranks 793 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 $102,010 Fort Smith, AR November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $113,093 Fort Smith, AR November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $125,266 Fort Smith, AR November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $138,160 Fort Smith, AR November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $149,900 Fort Smith, AR November 01, 2026
25% $113,093 10% $102,010 90% $149,900 75% $138,160 $125,266 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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    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 Fort Smith, AR. The base salary for Cargo Pilot ranges from $113,093 to $138,160 with the average base salary of $125,266. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $132,414 to $189,327 with the average total cash compensation of $158,356.
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About Fort Smith, Arkansas    Fort Smith is the second-largest city in Arkansas and one of the two county seats of Sebastian County. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 86,20....More

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