Do Cargo Pilots Get Paid More?

You'll find that while airline and cargo pilot requirements and career prospects seem very similar, a cargo pilot salary tends to run lower than that of an airline pilot. These types of pilots also have different work environments.

What pilots get paid the most?

TOP 10 HIGHEST PAID AIRLINES FOR PILOTS IN USA, 2021
  1. Alaska Airline: As one of the oldest airlines in the United States, Alaska Airline maintains an impeccable reputation with its employees. ...
  2. Delta Airline: ...
  3. United airlines: ...
  4. American Airways: ...
  5. Jet blue Airways: ...
  6. Southwest Airline: ...
  7. Spirit Airlines: ...
  8. Frontier Airlines:

How much does a 747 cargo pilot make?

Salary and Qualifications

Pilots of 747s earn between $25,000 and $200,000, depending on experience and the employers for which they work, according to the AVScholars website, a career website for aviation professionals.

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Sophia Al-Mansoor

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