Fighter Pilot Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Fighter Pilot make in Washington, DC? The average Fighter Pilot salary in Washington, DC is $171,642 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $152,723 and $192,604. 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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What is a Fighter Pilot?

A Fighter Pilot is a military aviator trained to engage in air-to-air combat while in the cockpit of a fighter aircraft. Fighter pilots undergo specialized training in aerial warfare and dogfighting (close range aerial combat). A Fighter Pilot with at least five air-to-air kills becomes known as an ace....

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Fighter Pilot Subject Matter Expert
Caribou Thunder - Langley , VA
Fighter Pilot Subject Matter ExpertCaribou ThunderLocation: Langley AFB, VARequisition#: FP0001Date Posted: 3/11/2024Salary: TBDSecurity Clearance: Active Secret with the ability to obtain TS ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 42 days ago
Software Engineer | AR Tech For Pilots | Series B
Intelletec - Louisville , CO
Our exclusive client is a leading producer of Augmented Reality Technology for military applications, supporting the superiority of American Fighter Pilots. They have raised more than $80m in VC ...
LinkedIn - 15 days ago
PEOPLEOPS COORDINATOR
Aptima Inc. - Woburn , MA
Whether for fighter pilots functioning in the cockpit, medical staff in the ICU, or teams collaborating across distributed networks, we are working to ensure synergy , enhance productivity, and ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 5 days ago
Production Flight Test Pilot
Cirrus Design Corporation - Duluth , MN
Pilot new production aircraft through a set range of tests to evaluate factors such as aircraft ... fight test and/or maintenance flight test. • An equivalent combination of education and ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 15 days ago
AS350 Fire/Utility Pilot - 2024 - Immediate Opening
Hillsboro Aviation - Hillsboro , OR
Aircraft will also be utilized for wild-land fire fighting activities within the National Parks or ... The pilot is responsible and expected to present the aircraft and operation in a professional ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 13 days ago
Pilot Program Manager, Product Implementation
American Forest Foundation - Washington , DC
... in the fight against climate change. AFF is in a mode of complex problem solving and rapid ... The Pilot Program Manager is an important pillar in pilot program development and successful ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 33 days ago
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Average Salary Range for Fighter Pilot in Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

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152723
192604
171642

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
166122
216324
187231
What is the average salary for Fighter Pilot in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Fighter Pilot in Washington, DC. The base salary for Fighter Pilot ranges from $152,723 to $192,604 with the average base salary of $171,642. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $166,122 to $216,324 with the average total cash compensation of $187,231.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $171,642 $152,723 - $192,604
Bonus $15,590 $13,399 - $23,720
Total Pay $187,231 $166,122 - $216,324
* 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.

Fighter Pilot Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $152,750 - $192,639 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $152,750 - $192,639 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $152,750 - $192,639 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $152,429 - $192,234 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $152,750 - $192,639 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $152,750 - $192,639 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
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