Salaries in the industry have continued to rise.

How much can the pilots in command of America's airlines expect to earn in 2026?

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 ...

First officers can expect to pull in over $100,000 in their first year of service with legacy carriers assuming around 75 ...

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 ...

Data from a 2,437 pilot survey shows pay rising across regions, but mobility surging faster, forcing airlines to rethink retention beyond salary ...