As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Pilot in Richmond, VA is $139,558, equivalent to $67 per hour, $2,684 weekly, or $11,630 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 Richmond, VA vary widely, spanning from $113,649 to $167,002. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($125,996) and 75th percentile ($153,923), while top earners (90th percentile) make $167,002 per year. This $27,927 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, Richmond Cargo Pilot often earn 3.4% lower than national averages. 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 $113,649 Richmond, VA November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $125,996 Richmond, VA November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $139,558 Richmond, VA November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $153,923 Richmond, VA November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $167,002 Richmond, VA November 01, 2026
25% $125,996 10% $113,649 90% $167,002 75% $153,923 $139,558 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Pilot II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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153923
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147522
210928
176423
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cargo Pilot in Richmond, VA. The base salary for Cargo Pilot ranges from $125,996 to $153,923 with the average base salary of $139,558. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $147,522 to $210,928 with the average total cash compensation of $176,423.
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