How much does a Jet Pilot make in Des Moines, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Jet Pilot in Des Moines, IA is $117,921. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $106,659 to $130,326, with most professionals earning between $96,405 and $141,621.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Jet Pilot Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Jet Pilot Salary $96,405 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Jet Pilot Salary $106,659 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Jet Pilot Salary $117,921 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Jet Pilot Salary $130,326 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Jet Pilot Salary $141,621 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
25% $106,659 10% $96,405 90% $141,621 75% $130,326 $117,921 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Openings for Jet Pilot in Des Moines, IA

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  1. Down a level:

    Pilot I

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Jet Pilot

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Pilot III

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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106659
130326
117921

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106659
130326
117921
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Jet Pilot in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Jet Pilot ranges from $106,659 to $130,326 with the average base salary of $117,921. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $106,659 to $130,326 with the average total cash compensation of $117,921.

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About Des Moines, Iowa    Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A smal....More

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