As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Jet Pilot in Washington, DC is $133,346, equivalent to $64 per hour, $2,564 weekly, or $11,112 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Jet Pilot in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Jet Pilot in Washington, DC vary widely, spanning from $108,588 to $159,570. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($120,387) and 75th percentile ($147,073), while top earners (90th percentile) make $159,570 per year. This $26,686 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Safety Management, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Washington Jet Pilot often earn 0.5% higher than national averages. However, Washington currently ranks 79 statewide for Jet 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
Jet Pilot Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Jet Pilot Salary $108,588 Washington, DC June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Jet Pilot Salary $120,387 Washington, DC June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Jet Pilot Salary $133,346 Washington, DC June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Jet Pilot Salary $147,073 Washington, DC June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Jet Pilot Salary $159,570 Washington, DC June 01, 2026
25% $120,387 10% $108,588 90% $159,570 75% $147,073 $133,346 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    4 - 7 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 Jet Pilot in Washington, DC. The base salary for Jet Pilot ranges from $120,387 to $147,073 with the average base salary of $133,346. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $143,319 to $204,877 with the average total cash compensation of $171,347.

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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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