Assistant Chief Pilot Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Chief Pilot make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Assistant Chief Pilot in the United States is $198,897 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $96.

However, an Assistant Chief Pilot's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $231,465
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $174,938 to $215,944
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $153,125
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Assistant Chief Pilot Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $215,944 $17,995 $4,153 $104
Average $198,897 $16,575 $3,825 $96
25th Percentile $174,938 $14,578 $3,364 $84
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Chief Pilot Salaries

An Assistant Chief Pilot's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Chief Pilot Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Chief Pilot's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $142,895
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $165,255
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $197,444
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $171,518
  • Expert (over 8 years): $228,243
Levels Salary
Pilot II Level Assistant Chief Pilot$142,895
Pilot III... Level Assistant Chief Pilot$165,255
Assistant... Level Assistant Chief Pilot$197,444
Chief Pil... Level Assistant Chief Pilot$171,518
Chief Pil... Level Assistant Chief Pilot$228,243
$142,895 0 yr
$165,255 < 2 yrs
$197,444 2-4 yrs
$171,518 5-8 yrs
$228,243 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Chief Pilot Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assistant Chief Pilots. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $220,218.
  • California: $219,383.
  • Massachusetts: $216,459.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Chief Pilots

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $250,868
  • San Francisco: $248,402
  • Oakland: $242,893

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Chief Pilot's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 10.41% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Avionics (Mentioned in 1.87% Job Postings): Avionics are the electronic systems used on aircraft, artificial satellites, and spacecraft. Avionic systems include communications, navigation, the display and management of multiple systems, and the hundreds of systems that are fitted to aircraft to perform individual functions. These can be as simple as a searchlight for a police helicopter or as complicated as the tactical system for an airborne early warning platform. The term avionics is a portmanteau of the words aviation and electronics.
  • Cost Management (Mentioned in 0.19% Job Postings): Planning and controlling the cost or budget of a business to generate savings and maximize long-term profits.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 10.41%
Avionics 1.87%
Cost Management 0.19%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Assistant Chief Pilot's salary.
  • Customer Service: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Flight Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Aviation: Can increase your salary by up to 1%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Customer Service
$210,830
6%
Flight Operations
$204,863
3%
Aviation
$200,886
1%
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How Education impacts an Assistant Chief Pilot's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Chief Pilots enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Assistant Chief Pilot with a No Diploma is between $194,533 and $208,151).

Assistant Chief Pilot Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Chief Pilot
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 19.0%
High School 19.0%
Associates 14.3%
Bachelors 52.4%
Masters 14.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Assistant Chief Pilot Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Chief Pilot's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Assistant Chief Pilot

Salaries for an Assistant Chief Pilot can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $151,709 in 2023 to around $136,425 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Chief Pilot salary trends, .

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$144,328
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