As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Pilot in Madison, WI is $141,258, equivalent to $68 per hour, $2,717 weekly, or $11,772 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 Madison, WI vary widely, spanning from $115,017 to $169,038. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($127,522) and 75th percentile ($155,799), while top earners (90th percentile) make $169,038 per year. This $28,277 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, Madison Cargo Pilot often earn 0.2% lower than national averages. However, Madison currently ranks 406 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 $115,017 Madison, WI October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $127,522 Madison, WI October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $141,258 Madison, WI October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $155,799 Madison, WI October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $169,038 Madison, WI October 01, 2026
25% $127,522 10% $115,017 90% $169,038 75% $155,799 $141,258 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cargo Pilot in Madison, WI. The base salary for Cargo Pilot ranges from $127,522 to $155,799 with the average base salary of $141,258. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $153,343 to $219,207 with the average total cash compensation of $183,332.

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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

Madison, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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