As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Pilot in Omaha, NE is $136,254, equivalent to $66 per hour, $2,620 weekly, or $11,355 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 Omaha, NE vary widely, spanning from $110,943 to $163,050. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($123,005) and 75th percentile ($150,280), while top earners (90th percentile) make $163,050 per year. This $27,275 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, Omaha Cargo Pilot often earn 0.9% lower than national averages. However, Omaha currently ranks 553 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 $110,943 Omaha, NE October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $123,005 Omaha, NE October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $136,254 Omaha, NE October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $150,280 Omaha, NE October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $163,050 Omaha, NE October 01, 2026
25% $123,005 10% $110,943 90% $163,050 75% $150,280 $136,254 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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150280
136254

Average Total Cash Compensation

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147911
211442
176837
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cargo Pilot in Omaha, NE. The base salary for Cargo Pilot ranges from $123,005 to $150,280 with the average base salary of $136,254. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $147,911 to $211,442 with the average total cash compensation of $176,837.

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