As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Charter Pilot in Aberdeen, SD is $158,984, equivalent to $76 per hour, $3,057 weekly, or $13,249 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Charter Pilot in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Charter Pilot in Aberdeen, SD vary widely, spanning from $133,052 to $192,976. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($145,410) and 75th percentile ($176,777), while top earners (90th percentile) make $192,976 per year. This $31,367 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Avionics, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Aberdeen Charter Pilot often earn 8.9% lower than national averages. However, Aberdeen currently ranks 808 statewide for Charter 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
Charter Pilot Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Charter Pilot Salary $133,052 Aberdeen, SD April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Charter Pilot Salary $145,410 Aberdeen, SD April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Charter Pilot Salary $158,984 Aberdeen, SD April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Charter Pilot Salary $176,777 Aberdeen, SD April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Charter Pilot Salary $192,976 Aberdeen, SD April 01, 2026
25% $145,410 10% $133,052 90% $192,976 75% $176,777 $158,984 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    10 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Charter Pilot in Aberdeen, SD. The base salary for Charter Pilot ranges from $145,410 to $176,777 with the average base salary of $158,984. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $184,098 to $257,463 with the average total cash compensation of $216,092.

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About Aberdeen, South Dakota    Aberdeen (Lakota: Ablíla) is a city in and the county seat of Brown County, South Dakota, United States, about 125 miles (201 km) northeast of Pierre.....More

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