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Airplane Captain

Average Airplane Captain Salary

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$116,827
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$60k
MEDIAN
$117k
90%
$250k

The average salary for an Airplane Captain is $116,827 in 2025

Base Salary
$60k - $250k
Bonus
$1k - $33k
Profit Sharing
$2k - $35k
Total Pay
$54k - $312k
Based on 847 salary profiles (last updated Aug 02 2023)
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4.3 out of 5
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Common Health Benefits for a Airplane Captain

Medical
76%
Dental
66%
Vision
60%
None
22%

Gender Breakdown for Airplane Captains

Male
96.1%
Female
3.4%
Prefer to self-define
0.4%
This data is based on 233 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Airplane Captains

What is the highest pay for Airplane Captains?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Airplane Captain is $250k / year

What is the lowest pay for Airplane Captains?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Airplane Captain is $60k / year

How can Airplane Captains increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as an Airplane Captain is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are an Airplane Captain that oversees more junior Airplane Captains, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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