Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers Salary in Illinois
Ranked #4 of 37 · IL
9.5% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $316,140 ≈ $152/hr
Median annual salary $293,490
Employment 6,460
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $166,620P25 $204,790 Median $293,490P75 $420,280P90 $421,610
About 80% of airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineerss in Illinois earn between $166,620 and $421,610. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers salary in Illinois is $316,140, about 9.5% above the U.S. average ($288,650). That works out to roughly $152/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $293,490 | $316,610 | 6,360 |
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