What are the main factors that influence a Pilot In Command's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Pilot In Command's salary?

A Pilot In Command's salary grows with experience: a Pilot I (2-4 years)earns $121,694, a Pilot II (4-7 years)earns $148,781, a Pilot In Command (7+ years)earns $172,063, a Pilot IV (7-10 years)earns $205,578, a Chief Pilot I (10+ years)earns $178,584,

What are the highest paying states for a Pilot In Command?

Pilot In Command salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Pilot In Command roles are District of Columbia $181,125, California $180,438, Massachusetts $178,034. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Pilot In Command roles make?

Salaries for Pilot In Command level roles vary by specialization: Aerial Applicator Pilot in Command: $225,749; Pilot Second in Command: $169,521; Officer In Command: $118,002; Pilot I: $116,321; Command Center Manager: $110,437.

Pilot In Command Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Pilot In Command make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Pilot In Command in Rhode Island is $170,787 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $82.

However, a Pilot In Command's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $190,891
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $148,395 to $181,310
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $128,009

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Pilot In Command Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$181,310	$15,109	$3,487	$87
Average	$170,787	$14,232	$3,284	$82
25th Percentile	$148,395	$12,366	$2,854	$71

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Key Factors That Influence Pilot In Command Salaries

A Pilot In Command'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Pilot In Command Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Pilot In Command'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): $121,694
Early Career (1-2 years): $148,781
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $172,063
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $205,578
Expert (over 8 years): $178,584

Levels	Salary
Pilot I Level Pilot In Command	$121,694
Pilot II Level Pilot In Command	$148,781
Pilot In ... Level Pilot In Command	$172,063
Pilot IV Level Pilot In Command	$205,578
Chief Pil... Level Pilot In Command	$178,584

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How Do Pilot In Command 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 Pilot In Commands. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $181,125.
California: $180,438.
Massachusetts: $178,034.

District of Columbia $181,125 California $180,438 Massachusetts $178,034 Washington $177,379 New Jersey $177,314 Alaska $177,085 Connecticut $174,827 New York $173,911

Hawaii $170,983 Rhode Island $169,609 Maryland $168,676 Minnesota $167,400 Colorado $166,910 Illinois $166,746 Oregon $166,124 Delaware $165,666

New Hampshire $165,378 Virginia $164,734 Pennsylvania $162,853 Nevada $161,904 North Dakota $161,593 Michigan $161,102 Wisconsin $160,922 Vermont $160,562

Texas $159,564 Maine $159,499 Arizona $159,401 Ohio $159,286 Georgia $157,781 Indiana $157,029 Wyoming $156,882 Utah $156,653

Iowa $156,554 Kansas $155,769 Louisiana $155,540 North Carolina $155,458 Missouri $155,426 Florida $154,788 Montana $154,444 Nebraska $154,117

Kentucky $153,937 South Carolina $153,283 Tennessee $152,874 Idaho $152,710 New Mexico $151,516 Oklahoma $151,254 Alabama $150,289 South Dakota $148,669

Arkansas $147,786 West Virginia $147,312 Mississippi $145,888

Top Paying Cities for Pilot In Commands

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:

Adamsville: $172,390
Albion: $169,527
Ashaway: $173,044

Adamsville, RI $172,390 Albion, RI $169,527 Ashaway, RI $173,044 Barrington, RI $169,527 Block Island, RI $172,144 Bradford, RI $172,930 Bristol, RI $169,363 Carolina, RI $171,523

Charlestown, RI $171,703 Chepachet, RI $169,200 Clayville, RI $169,363 Coventry, RI $169,200 West Greenwich, RI $169,085 East Greenwich, RI $169,314 Exeter, RI $172,930 Fiskeville, RI $169,527

Forestdale, RI $169,363 Foster, RI $169,085 Glendale, RI $169,085 Greene, RI $170,983 Greenville, RI $169,527 Harmony, RI $169,478 Harrisville, RI $169,200 Hope, RI $169,527

Hope Valley, RI $173,044 Hopkinton, RI $173,093 Jamestown, RI $171,359 Kenyon, RI $172,881 Little Compton, RI $172,324 Manville, RI $169,527 Mapleville, RI $169,085 Newport, RI $171,392

Middletown, RI $172,112 North Kingstown, RI $169,036 North Scituate, RI $169,478 Oakland, RI $169,249 Pascoag, RI $169,151 Pawtucket, RI $169,527 Central Falls, RI $169,527 Cumberland, RI $169,527

Lincoln, RI $169,527 Portsmouth, RI $170,705 Prudence Island, RI $169,200 Rockville, RI $173,093 Saunderstown, RI $171,457 Shannock, RI $172,832 Slatersville, RI $169,363 Slocum, RI $171,457

Tiverton, RI $172,439 Wakefield, RI $171,277 Kingston, RI $171,310 Narragansett, RI $171,343 Peace Dale, RI $171,277 Warren, RI $169,478 Warwick, RI $169,527 Westerly, RI $173,142

West Kingston, RI $171,408 West Warwick, RI $169,527 Wood River Junction, RI $172,930 Woonsocket, RI $169,363 North Smithfield, RI $169,478 Wyoming, RI $172,881 Providence, RI $169,527 Cranston, RI $169,527

North Providence, RI $169,527 East Providence, RI $169,527 Riverside, RI $169,527 Rumford, RI $169,527 Smithfield, RI $169,527 Johnston, RI $169,527

Pilot In Command Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Pilot In Command'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

$148,395

Average $170,787/year

$181,310

$12,366

Average $14,232/month

$15,109

$2,854

Average $3,284/week

$3,487

$71

Average $82/hour

$87

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$181,310	$15,109	$3,487	$87
Average	$170,787	$14,232	$3,284	$82
25th Percentile	$148,395	$12,366	$2,854	$71

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