Hourly Wage for Helicopter Flight Instructor Salary in the United States

Helicopter Flight Instructor Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Helicopter Flight Instructor?

As of May 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Helicopter Flight Instructor in the United States is $88. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for Helicopter Flight Instructor in the US can go up to $107 and the lowest down to $74, but most earn between $81 and $98. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Helicopter Flight Instructor in the United States.

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Helicopter Flight Instructor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Helicopter Flight Instructor Salary $74 US May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Helicopter Flight Instructor Salary $81 US May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Helicopter Flight Instructor Salary $88 US May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Helicopter Flight Instructor Salary $98 US May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Helicopter Flight Instructor Salary $107 US May 01, 2026
25% $81 10% $74 90% $107 75% $98 $88 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Helicopter Flight Instructor ?

A flight instructor is a person who teaches others to fly aircraft. Especially Rotor/Helicopter Flight Instructors. Specific privileges granted to holders of a flight instructor qualification vary from country to country, but very generally, a flight instructor serves to enhance or evaluate the knowledge and skill level of an aviator in pursuit of a higher pilot's license, certificate or rating....

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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
81
98
88

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
98
127
120
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Helicopter Flight Instructor in the United States. The average hourly rate for Helicopter Flight Instructor ranges from $81 to $98 with the average hourly pay of $88. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $98 to $127 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $120.

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