How much does a Cargo Pilot make in Washington, DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cargo Pilot in Washington, DC is $157,503. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $142,460 to $174,072, with most professionals earning between $128,765 and $189,158.

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 $128,765 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $142,460 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $157,503 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $174,072 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $189,158 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
25% $142,460 10% $128,765 90% $189,158 75% $174,072 $157,503 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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157503
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cargo Pilot in Washington, DC. The base salary for Cargo Pilot ranges from $142,460 to $174,072 with the average base salary of $157,503. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $142,460 to $174,072 with the average total cash compensation of $157,503.

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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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