As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Harbor Pilot in the US is $175,106, equivalent to $84 per hour, $3,367 weekly, or $14,592 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Harbor Pilot in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Harbor Pilot in the US vary widely, spanning from $134,356 to $197,530. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($153,776) and 75th percentile ($186,844), while top earners (90th percentile) make $197,530 per year. This $33,068 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Aviation, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Harbor Pilot often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 46 companies and industry startups. 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
Harbor Pilot Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Harbor Pilot Salary $134,356 US August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Harbor Pilot Salary $153,776 US August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Harbor Pilot Salary $175,106 US August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Harbor Pilot Salary $186,844 US August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Harbor Pilot Salary $197,530 US August 01, 2026
25% $153,776 10% $134,356 90% $197,530 75% $186,844 $175,106 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria

What is a Harbor Pilot ?

A maritime pilot, marine pilot, harbor pilot, bar pilot, or simply pilot, is a sailor who maneuvers ships through dangerous or congested waters, such as harbors or river mouths. They are navigational experts possessing knowledge of the particular waterway such as its depth, currents, and hazards....

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/18/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

See user submitted job responsibilities for Harbor Pilot.

Job Openings for Harbor Pilot

Career Path for this job

  1. Down a level:

    Pilot II

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Harbor Pilot

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Pilot IV

    10 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Harbor Pilot, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
153776
186844
175106

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
185363
266366
214121
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Harbor Pilot in the United States. The base salary for Harbor Pilot ranges from $153,776 to $186,844 with the average base salary of $175,106. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $185,363 to $266,366 with the average total cash compensation of $214,121.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

153776
186844

 

Recently searched related titles: Sales Force Developer, Corporate Pilot, Fixed Wing Pilot

Jobs with a similar salary range to Harbor Pilot : Interim Dean, Pipeline Patrol Pilot, Associate Vice Provost