As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Pilot in Paramus, NJ is $163,078, equivalent to $78 per hour, $3,136 weekly, or $13,590 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 Paramus, NJ vary widely, spanning from $132,784 to $195,150. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($147,221) and 75th percentile ($179,866), while top earners (90th percentile) make $195,150 per year. This $32,645 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, Paramus Cargo Pilot often earn 4.9% higher than national averages. However, Paramus currently ranks 17 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 $132,784 Paramus, NJ October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $147,221 Paramus, NJ October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $163,078 Paramus, NJ October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $179,866 Paramus, NJ October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $195,150 Paramus, NJ October 01, 2026
25% $147,221 10% $132,784 90% $195,150 75% $179,866 $163,078 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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179866
163078

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177031
253070
211652
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cargo Pilot in Paramus, NJ. The base salary for Cargo Pilot ranges from $147,221 to $179,866 with the average base salary of $163,078. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $177,031 to $253,070 with the average total cash compensation of $211,652.

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About Paramus, New Jersey    Paramus (/pəˈræməs/ pə-RAM-əs) is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population....More

Paramus, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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