As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Pilot in Fresno, CA is $143,666, equivalent to $69 per hour, $2,763 weekly, or $11,972 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 Fresno, CA vary widely, spanning from $116,978 to $171,920. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($129,697) and 75th percentile ($158,456), while top earners (90th percentile) make $171,920 per year. This $28,759 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, Fresno Cargo Pilot often earn 9.2% higher than national averages. However, Fresno currently ranks 338 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 $116,978 Fresno, CA October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $129,697 Fresno, CA October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $143,666 Fresno, CA October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $158,456 Fresno, CA October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $171,920 Fresno, CA October 01, 2026
25% $129,697 10% $116,978 90% $171,920 75% $158,456 $143,666 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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129697
158456
143666

Average Total Cash Compensation

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155958
222945
186458
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cargo Pilot in Fresno, CA. The base salary for Cargo Pilot ranges from $129,697 to $158,456 with the average base salary of $143,666. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $155,958 to $222,945 with the average total cash compensation of $186,458.

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About Fresno, California    Fresno (/ˈfrɛznoʊ/ FREZ-noh; Spanish for "ash tree") is a city in California, United States, and the county seat of Fresno County. It covers about 112....More

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