First Officer Pilot Salary in Charleston, WV

How much does a First Officer Pilot make in Charleston, WV?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a First Officer Pilot in Charleston, WV is $154,926. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $134,581 to $187,399, with most professionals earning between $116,057 and $216,965.

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Report safety concerns and irregularities to the ASAP Manager and all incidents and accidents to the Director of Operations.

December 03, 2022

Assist the PIC in the safe and efficient conduct of a flight, including the operation of the aircraft in accordance with company procedures and Federal Aviation Regulations.

March 11, 2023

Meet the current interview and hiring minimum age and flight hours requirements set by the FAA and Company.

April 04, 2023

Hold a current unrestricted ATP certificate with an airplane category multi-engine class rating and English proficiency endorsement.

April 25, 2023

Maintains a current medical certificate as required by the Company and notifies their Assistant Chief Pilot if a medical (physical or mental) condition may impair their ability to perform the flight.

May 03, 2023

Promote and maintain an atmosphere of Crew Resource Management that facilitates the exchange of information critical to the safety of flight.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for First Officer Pilot in Charleston, WV

Average Base Salary

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134581

187399

154926

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

144948

205030

167709

What is the average salary for First Officer Pilot in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of First Officer Pilot in Charleston, WV. The base salary for First Officer Pilot ranges from $134,581 to $187,399 with the average base salary of $154,926. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $144,948 to $205,030 with the average total cash compensation of $167,709.

View Average Salary for First Officer Pilot as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$154,926	$134,581 - $187,399
Bonus	$12,783	$10,367 - $17,630
Total Pay	$167,709	$144,948 - $205,030

* 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.

First Officer Pilot Salary Near Charleston, WV

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Huntington, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,980 - $185,171	COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Beckley, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,384 - $185,733	COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Parkersburg, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,801 - $184,921	COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $135,254 - $188,336	COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Chillicothe, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,555 - $190,148	COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Fairmont, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $144,705 - $201,498	COMPARE TO Charleston, WV

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About Charleston, West Virginia

Charleston is the most populous city in, and the capital of, the U.S. state of West Virginia. Located at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha rivers, the population during the 2017 Census Estimate was 47,929. The Charleston metropolitan area as a whole had 214,406 residents. Charleston is the center of government, commerce, and industry for Kanawha County, of which it is the county seat. Early industries important to Charleston included salt and the first natural gas well. Later, coal became central to economic prosperity in the city and the surrounding area. Today, trade, utilities, governm...

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