Cargo Pilot Salary in the United States

Cargo Pilot Salary

How much does a Cargo Pilot make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cargo Pilot in the United States is $142,254. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $128,667 to $157,219, with most professionals earning between $116,297 and $170,843.

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10th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $116,297 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $128,667 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $142,254 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $157,219 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $170,843 US April 01, 2025
25% $128,667 10% $116,297 90% $170,843 75% $157,219 $142,254 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Pilot I

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Cargo Pilot

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Pilot III

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cargo Pilot in the United States. The base salary for Cargo Pilot ranges from $128,667 to $157,219 with the average base salary of $142,254. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $128,667 to $157,219 with the average total cash compensation of $142,254.

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