Airline Pilot Salary in Charlotte, NC
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$163,366
Hourly Rate
$78.54
/hour
Jobs in Area
103
employed
Airline Pilot Salary Range in Charlotte, NC
Annual Salary Range
$103k
10th percentile
$136k
25th
$194k
75th
$246k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $102,691 | $49.37 |
| 25th Percentile | $136,323 | $65.54 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $163,366 | $78.54 |
| 75th Percentile | $194,131 | $93.33 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $245,672 | $118.11 |
| Average (Mean) | $176,072 | $84.65 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Airline Pilot salary in Charlotte, NC is $163,366 per year or $78.54 per hour as of 2024. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2024. The geographic area covered is the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/23/2026
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How Charlotte, NC Compares
vs National Average
$171,210
vs North Carolina Average
$177,253
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$166,191
Cost of living in Charlotte, NC is 1.7% below the national average.
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