As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Pilot in Mount Prospect, IL is $147,489, equivalent to $71 per hour, $2,836 weekly, or $12,291 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Cargo Pilot in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Cargo Pilot in Mount Prospect, IL vary widely, spanning from $120,078 to $176,414. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($133,141) and 75th percentile ($162,629), while top earners (90th percentile) make $176,414 per year. This $29,488 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, Mount Prospect Cargo Pilot often earn 1.0% higher than national averages. However, Mount Prospect currently ranks 281 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 $120,078 Mount Prospect, IL April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $133,141 Mount Prospect, IL April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $147,489 Mount Prospect, IL April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $162,629 Mount Prospect, IL April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $176,414 Mount Prospect, IL April 01, 2026
25% $133,141 10% $120,078 90% $176,414 75% $162,629 $147,489 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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    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Bachelor's Degree

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162629
147489

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160962
225561
188247
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cargo Pilot in Mount Prospect, IL. The base salary for Cargo Pilot ranges from $133,141 to $162,629 with the average base salary of $147,489. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $160,962 to $225,561 with the average total cash compensation of $188,247.

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About Mount Prospect, Illinois    Mount Prospect is a village in Elk Grove and Wheeling Townships in Cook County, Illinois, about 20 miles (32 km) northwest of downtown Chicago, and ap....More

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