The salary trajectory of a Pilot ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $108,255 per year (estimate) and goes up to $342,663 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Pilot at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is $108,255 per year or $52 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $198,106 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $81,191 (25th percentile) and $151,045 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 6 salaries submitted by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Pilot professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Pilot professionals typically earn between $39 and $73 per hour.
Pilot professionals typically earn between $6,766 and $12,587 monthly.