As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Pilot in Mesa, AZ is $141,659, equivalent to $68 per hour, $2,724 weekly, or $11,805 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 Mesa, AZ vary widely, spanning from $115,344 to $169,518. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($127,885) and 75th percentile ($156,242), while top earners (90th percentile) make $169,518 per year. This $28,357 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, Mesa Cargo Pilot often earn 1.4% lower than national averages. However, Mesa currently ranks 384 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 $115,344 Mesa, AZ October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $127,885 Mesa, AZ October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $141,659 Mesa, AZ October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $156,242 Mesa, AZ October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $169,518 Mesa, AZ October 01, 2026
25% $127,885 10% $115,344 90% $169,518 75% $156,242 $141,659 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Pilot I

    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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156242
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153779
219830
183853
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cargo Pilot in Mesa, AZ. The base salary for Cargo Pilot ranges from $127,885 to $156,242 with the average base salary of $141,659. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $153,779 to $219,830 with the average total cash compensation of $183,853.

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About Mesa, Arizona    Mesa (/ˈmeɪsə/ MAY-sə) is a city in Maricopa County, in the U.S. state of Arizona. It is a suburb located about 20 miles (32 km) east of Phoenix in th....More

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