As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Pilot in Scranton, PA is $136,698, equivalent to $66 per hour, $2,629 weekly, or $11,392 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 Scranton, PA vary widely, spanning from $111,305 to $163,582. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($123,406) and 75th percentile ($150,770), while top earners (90th percentile) make $163,582 per year. This $27,364 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, Scranton Cargo Pilot often earn 4.2% lower than national averages. However, Scranton currently ranks 533 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 $111,305 Scranton, PA October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $123,406 Scranton, PA October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $136,698 Scranton, PA October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $150,770 Scranton, PA October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $163,582 Scranton, PA October 01, 2026
25% $123,406 10% $111,305 90% $163,582 75% $150,770 $136,698 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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123406
150770
136698

Average Total Cash Compensation

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148393
212132
177414
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cargo Pilot in Scranton, PA. The base salary for Cargo Pilot ranges from $123,406 to $150,770 with the average base salary of $136,698. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $148,393 to $212,132 with the average total cash compensation of $177,414.

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About Scranton, Pennsylvania    Scranton is the sixth-largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is the county seat and largest city of Lackawanna County in Northeastern Pe....More

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