As of July 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Naval Aviator in the United States is $43. While Salary.com is seeing that Naval Aviator salary in the US can go up to $63 or down to $41, but most earn between $42 and $54. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Naval Aviator in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Naval Aviator Salary | $41 | US | July 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Naval Aviator Salary | $42 | US | July 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Naval Aviator Salary | $43 | US | July 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Naval Aviator Salary | $54 | US | July 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Naval Aviator Salary | $63 | US | July 01, 2026 |
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Associate's Degree
5 + years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
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