As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Pilot in Great Falls, MT is $128,679, equivalent to $62 per hour, $2,475 weekly, or $10,723 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 Great Falls, MT vary widely, spanning from $104,790 to $153,984. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($116,174) and 75th percentile ($141,925), while top earners (90th percentile) make $153,984 per year. This $25,751 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, Great Falls Cargo Pilot often earn 5.0% lower than national averages. However, Great Falls currently ranks 746 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 $104,790 Great Falls, MT November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $116,174 Great Falls, MT November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $128,679 Great Falls, MT November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $141,925 Great Falls, MT November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $153,984 Great Falls, MT November 01, 2026
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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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194486
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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 Great Falls, MT. The base salary for Cargo Pilot ranges from $116,174 to $141,925 with the average base salary of $128,679. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $136,022 to $194,486 with the average total cash compensation of $162,671.
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