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Aviation Salary Guides

Salary data sourced from FAA records, union contracts (ALPA, AFA, AMFA), airline earnings filings, and direct industry reporting. Updated quarterly.

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Airline Pilots

Captain & First Officer salaries by airline and aircraft type

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Cabin Crew

Flight attendant pay scales and per diem rates

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Air Traffic Control

FAA controller salaries by facility level

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Aviation Engineering

Aircraft mechanics, avionics techs, and aerospace engineers

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Airline Jobs in the USA: Salaries, Roles & How to Apply

Over 7,500 airline jobs are open in the USA right now and they pay more than ever. Pilots earn a median of $226,600 a year, mechanics clear $78,000, and even entry level roles come with free flights. Here is exactly what each job pays and how to get hired.

Greg Barlow10 min