First Officer Pilot Salary in Rockford, Illinois

How much does a First Officer Pilot make in Rockford, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a First Officer Pilot in Rockford, IL is $165,824. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $144,047 to $200,581, with most professionals earning between $124,221 and $232,226.

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Common responsibilities of a First Officer Pilot

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 Rockford, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

144047

200581

165824

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

155144

219452

179505

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 Rockford, IL. The base salary for First Officer Pilot ranges from $144,047 to $200,581 with the average base salary of $165,824. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $155,144 to $219,452 with the average total cash compensation of $179,505.

View Average Salary for First Officer Pilot as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$165,824	$144,047 - $200,581
Bonus	$13,682	$11,097 - $18,870
Total Pay	$179,505	$155,144 - $219,452

* 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 Rockford, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $144,421 - $201,102	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Elgin, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $151,988 - $211,639	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Hoffman Estates, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $153,215 - $213,347	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Aurora, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $153,349 - $213,534	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Madison, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $147,337 - $205,163	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Wheaton, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $152,467 - $212,305	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL

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About Rockford, Illinois

Rockford is a city in Winnebago County in the U.S. state of Illinois, in far northern Illinois. Located on the banks of the Rock River, Rockford is the county seat of Winnebago County (a small portion of the city is located in Ogle County). The largest city in Illinois outside of the Chicago metropolitan area, Rockford is the third-largest city in the state and the 171st most populous in the United States According to 2010 U.S. Census Data, the City of Rockford had a population of 152,871, with an outlying metropolitan area population of 348,360. The City of Rockford's population is 147,051...

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