Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot Salary in the United States

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot Salary

How much does an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot make in the United States? The average Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot salary in the United States is $82,976 as of August 27, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $61,090 and $100,225. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot Salary $41,893 US August 27, 2024
25th Percentile Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot Salary $61,090 US August 27, 2024
50th Percentile Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot Salary $82,976 US August 27, 2024
75th Percentile Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot Salary $100,225 US August 27, 2024
90th Percentile Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot Salary $115,930 US August 27, 2024
25% $61,090 10% $41,893 90% $115,930 75% $100,225 $82,976 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  • Northrop Grumman - Palmdale, CA
    Requisition ID: R10168461 * Category: Flight Operations * Location: Palmdale, California, United States of America * Clearance Type: Top Secret * Telecommu...
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    Requisition ID: R10168461 * Category: Flight Operations * Location: Palmdale, California, United States of America * Clearance Type: Top Secret * Telecommu...
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    _For more than 125 years, Gregory Industries has built a legacy that goes beyond metals and manufacturing steel products. Through a commitment to quality a...
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    HireArt has teamed up with Gatik. Apply now to join the driving team supporting Gatik’s middle-mile delivery operations. They are looking for highly motiva...
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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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82976

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
61689
107453
85085
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot in the United States. The base salary for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot ranges from $61,090 to $100,225 with the average base salary of $82,976. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,689 to $107,453 with the average total cash compensation of $85,085.

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