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

A Pilot's salary grows with experience: a Treasury Analyst I (0-2 years)earns $61,716, a Treasury Analyst II (2-4 years)earns $75,491, a Pilot (4-7 years)earns $86,820, a Treasury Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $130,282, a Treasury Analyst V (7-10 years)earns $167,408,

What are the highest paying states for a Pilot?

Pilot salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Pilot roles are District of Columbia $93,616, California $93,261, Massachusetts $92,018. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Pilot roles make?

Salaries for Pilot level roles vary by specialization: Pilot in Commend: $196,600; Pilot IV: $196,501; Charter Pilot: $191,954; Airline Pilot: $170,701; Pilot III: $164,466.

Pilot Salary in Delaware

How much does a Pilot make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Pilot in Delaware is $85,820 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $105,094
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $75,459 to $95,909
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,025

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Pilot Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,909	$7,992	$1,844	$46
Average	$85,820	$7,152	$1,650	$41
25th Percentile	$75,459	$6,288	$1,451	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Pilot Salaries

A 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Pilot Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 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): $61,716
Early Career (1-2 years): $75,491
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,820
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,282
Expert (over 8 years): $167,408

Levels	Salary
Treasury ... Level Pilot	$61,716
Treasury ... Level Pilot	$75,491
Pilot Level Pilot	$86,820
Treasury ... Level Pilot	$130,282
Treasury ... Level Pilot	$167,408

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How Do 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 Pilots. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $93,616.
California: $93,261.
Massachusetts: $92,018.

District of Columbia $93,616 California $93,261 Massachusetts $92,018 Washington $91,680 New Jersey $91,646 Alaska $91,527 Connecticut $90,361 New York $89,887

Hawaii $88,374 Rhode Island $87,663 Maryland $87,182 Minnesota $86,522 Colorado $86,268 Illinois $86,184 Oregon $85,862 Delaware $85,626

New Hampshire $85,477 Virginia $85,144 Pennsylvania $84,171 Nevada $83,681 North Dakota $83,520 Michigan $83,267 Wisconsin $83,174 Vermont $82,988

Texas $82,472 Maine $82,438 Arizona $82,387 Ohio $82,328 Georgia $81,550 Indiana $81,161 Wyoming $81,085 Utah $80,967

Iowa $80,916 Kansas $80,510 Louisiana $80,392 North Carolina $80,350 Missouri $80,333 Florida $80,003 Montana $79,825 Nebraska $79,656

Kentucky $79,563 South Carolina $79,225 Tennessee $79,014 Idaho $78,929 New Mexico $78,312 Oklahoma $78,177 Alabama $77,678 South Dakota $76,841

Arkansas $76,384 West Virginia $76,139 Mississippi $75,403

Top Paying Cities for 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:

Lincoln: $88,619
Little Creek: $87,799
Magnolia: $88,162

Lincoln, DE $88,619 Little Creek, DE $87,799 Magnolia, DE $88,162 Milford, DE $88,619 Marydel, DE $87,469 Millsboro, DE $88,619 Millville, DE $89,211 Milton, DE $88,619

Nassau, DE $88,619 Ocean View, DE $89,211 Rehoboth Beach, DE $89,211 Seaford, DE $87,689 Selbyville, DE $89,211 Smyrna, DE $87,368 Viola, DE $88,162 Woodside, DE $87,909

Bear, DE $86,725 Newark, DE $86,759 Claymont, DE $86,826 Delaware City, DE $86,759 Hockessin, DE $86,826 Kirkwood, DE $86,759 Middletown, DE $87,190 Montchanin, DE $86,826

New Castle, DE $86,826 Odessa, DE $87,308 Port Penn, DE $86,522 Rockland, DE $86,826 Saint Georges, DE $86,759 Townsend, DE $87,182 Winterthur, DE $86,826 Lewes, DE $88,619

Wilmington, DE $86,826 Dover, DE $87,756 Dover Afb, DE $87,959 Bethany Beach, DE $89,211 Bethel, DE $87,689 Bridgeville, DE $88,619 Camden Wyoming, DE $87,849 Cheswold, DE $87,554

Clayton, DE $87,334 Dagsboro, DE $89,211 Delmar, DE $87,689 Ellendale, DE $88,619 Felton, DE $88,619 Fenwick Island, DE $89,211 Frankford, DE $89,211 Frederica, DE $88,619

Georgetown, DE $88,619 Greenwood, DE $88,619 Harbeson, DE $88,619 Harrington, DE $88,619 Hartly, DE $87,291 Houston, DE $88,619 Kenton, DE $87,334 Laurel, DE $87,689

Yorklyn, DE $86,826

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

Understanding how a 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

$75,459

Average $85,820/year

$95,909

$6,288

Average $7,152/month

$7,992

$1,451

Average $1,650/week

$1,844

$36

Average $41/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,909	$7,992	$1,844	$46
Average	$85,820	$7,152	$1,650	$41
25th Percentile	$75,459	$6,288	$1,451	$36

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