Chief Pilot Salary in Yakima, Washington

How much does a Chief Pilot make in Yakima, WA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Pilot in Yakima, WA is $204,282. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $181,679 to $231,614, with most professionals earning between $161,101 and $256,499.

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Meets the qualifications requirements of 14 CFR Part 119.

May 28, 2022

Requires one year of management experience in an EMS transport service or equivalent management experience.

September 03, 2022

Assist DO to ensure that all flight operations are conducted in compliance with the policies and procedures of the Company Operations and Specifications, GOM, GMM, the FARS, DoD Additional Requirements, and aircraft flight manual specifications.

January 29, 2023

Supervises the Supervisor of Training, Fleet Managers, Manager of Flight Operations Engineering, Check Airman/Instructors and Pilots.

February 11, 2023

Assures the distribution of timely, accurate technical, and administrative information to the.

March 19, 2023

Report information is compiled from the required bimonthly (twice a month) DCMA Form 644 IAW AR 95-20and DI-MISC-80508, CDRL A045.

March 22, 2023

Acts as a liaison with regulatory authorities, aeronautical product manufacturers and suppliers to ensure compliance with requirements.

March 23, 2023

Monitors subordinate(s) performance to ensure employees perform duties and responsibilities in a satisfactory manner.

April 10, 2023

Provide leadership for training & development in support of company needs and business goals.

April 18, 2023

Develops methods of monitoring and improving productivity, policies and procedures as related to aviation.

May 08, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Chief Pilot in Yakima, WA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

181679

231614

204282

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

193681

271707

226958

What is the average salary for Chief Pilot in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Pilot in Yakima, WA. The base salary for Chief Pilot ranges from $181,679 to $231,614 with the average base salary of $204,282. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $193,681 to $271,707 with the average total cash compensation of $226,958.

View Average Salary for Chief Pilot as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$204,282	$181,679 - $231,614
Bonus	$22,676	$12,001 - $40,093
Total Pay	$226,958	$193,681 - $271,707

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Chief Pilot Salary Near Yakima, WA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Yakima, WA
CITY, STATE Richland, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $190,442 - $242,785	COMPARE TO Yakima, WA
CITY, STATE Kennewick, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $191,562 - $244,213	COMPARE TO Yakima, WA
CITY, STATE Pasco, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $189,990 - $242,209	COMPARE TO Yakima, WA
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $195,410 - $249,119	COMPARE TO Yakima, WA
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $195,410 - $249,119	COMPARE TO Yakima, WA
CITY, STATE Tacoma, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $195,410 - $249,119	COMPARE TO Yakima, WA

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About Yakima, Washington

Yakima (/ˈjækɪmɑː/ or /ˈjækɪmə/) is a city in and the county seat of Yakima County, Washington, and the state's eleventh-largest city by population. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 91,067 and a metropolitan population of 243,231. The unincorporated suburban areas of West Valley and Terrace Heights are considered a part of greater Yakima. Yakima is about 60 miles (100 kilometers) southeast of Mount Rainier in Washington. It is situated in the Yakima Valley, a productive agricultural region noted for apple, wine and hop production. As of 2011, the Yakima Valley produc...

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