As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Pilot in Poughkeepsie, NY is $152,298, equivalent to $73 per hour, $2,929 weekly, or $12,692 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 Poughkeepsie, NY vary widely, spanning from $124,006 to $182,249. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($137,489) and 75th percentile ($167,975), while top earners (90th percentile) make $182,249 per year. This $30,486 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, Poughkeepsie Cargo Pilot often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. However, Poughkeepsie currently ranks 168 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 $124,006 Poughkeepsie, NY October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $137,489 Poughkeepsie, NY October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $152,298 Poughkeepsie, NY October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $167,975 Poughkeepsie, NY October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $182,249 Poughkeepsie, NY October 01, 2026
25% $137,489 10% $124,006 90% $182,249 75% $167,975 $152,298 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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167975
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165328
236340
197660
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cargo Pilot in Poughkeepsie, NY. The base salary for Cargo Pilot ranges from $137,489 to $167,975 with the average base salary of $152,298. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $165,328 to $236,340 with the average total cash compensation of $197,660.

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About Poughkeepsie, New York    Poughkeepsie (/pəˈkɪpsi/ pə-KIP-see), officially the City of Poughkeepsie, is a city in the state of New York, United States, which is the county seat....More

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