A look at the salaries of commercial airline pilots in the US in 2026

Salaries in the industry have continued to rise.

Nearly $460K: Does American Airlines really pay its pilots that much?

The ins and outs of pilot salaries in the United States.
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This is how much pilots at low-cost airlines are paid, with some making up to $270,000.

Senior airline pilots at Allegiant, Frontier, and Spirit earn up to $270,000 annually. But their pay tends to be lower than it would be at Delta, American, and United. Some pilot unions are angling ...
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American Airlines pilot’s pay stub shows surprisingly ‘elite money,’ with $458,000 in year-to-date compensation

An American Airlines pilot’s pay stub has ignited a fresh flashpoint in the debate over U.S. wages, after a screenshot showing nearly $458,000 in year‑to‑date compensation ricocheted across social ...