What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Pilot In Command?

We've identified 10 cities in Illinois where Pilot In Command jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Wheeling (6.8% above average), followed by Chicago and Lake Zurich. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Wheeling $135,548 $11,295 $2,606 $65.17 Chicago $134,863 $11,238 $2,593 $64.84 Lake Zurich $133,259 $11,104 $2,562 $64.07 Greenville $131,347 $10,945 $2,525 $63.15 Rockford $131,024 $10,918 $2,519 $62.99 Quincy $130,729 $10,894 $2,514 $62.85 West Township $129,890 $10,824 $2,497 $62.45 Springfield $129,752 $10,812 $2,495 $62.38 Lake $128,682 $10,723 $2,474 $61.87 Sugar Grove $128,674 $10,722 $2,474 $61.86

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Pilot In Command Salary in Illinois

Q: How much does a Pilot In Command make in Illinois?

The average annual pay for a pilot in command in Illinois is $126,861 a year — that works out to approximately $60.99 an hour. That is 3.1% below the national average of $130,916. The middle 80% of Pilot In Commands earn between $61,533 (10th percentile) and $169,579 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Pilot In Command Jobs in Illinois?

We found several jobs related to Pilot In Command in Illinois that pay more on average. Topping the list is Environmental Officer at $54,682 (43.1%) above Pilot In Command. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Environmental Officer $72,179 $6,014 $1,388 $34.70 Federal Protective Service Officer $54,831 $4,569 $1,054 $26.36 Port Facility Security Officer $50,462 $4,205 $970 $24.26 Environmental Protection Officer $38,949 $3,245 $749 $18.73 Hospital Security Officer $37,241 $3,103 $716 $17.90

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Pilot In Command Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$130,916

Illinois

$126,861

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How much does a Pilot In Command make in Illinois?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average annual pay for a Pilot In Command in Illinois is $126,861 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $60.99 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,439/week or $10,571/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $195,258 and as low as $47,967, the majority of Pilot In Command salaries currently range between $96,900 (25th percentile) to $150,200 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $169,579 annually in Illinois. The average pay range for a Pilot In Command varies little (about 53300), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

Illinois ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Pilot In Command salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Pilot In Command jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Pilot In Command Jobs in Illinois

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Pilot In Command job is above the average in Illinois in Illinois. Topping the list is Wheeling, , with Chicago, and Lake Zurich, close behind in the second and third positions. Lake Zurich, beats the average in Illinois by $6,398 (5.0%), and Wheeling, furthers that trend with another $8,687 (6.8%) above the $126,861 average.

With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for Illinois, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Pilot In Command appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Wheeling, and Sugar Grove, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Pilot In Command role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Wheeling	$135,548	$11,295	$2,606	$65.17
Chicago	$134,863	$11,238	$2,593	$64.84
Lake Zurich	$133,259	$11,104	$2,562	$64.07
Greenville	$131,347	$10,945	$2,525	$63.15
Rockford	$131,024	$10,918	$2,519	$62.99
Quincy	$130,729	$10,894	$2,514	$62.85
West Township	$129,890	$10,824	$2,497	$62.45
Springfield	$129,752	$10,812	$2,495	$62.38
Lake	$128,682	$10,723	$2,474	$61.87
Sugar Grove	$128,674	$10,722	$2,474	$61.86

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Pilot In Command Jobs in Illinois

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Pilot In Command job category in Illinois, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $126861 state average for Pilot In Command jobs.

Nevertheless Environmental Officer, Federal Protective Service Officer, or Port Facility Security Officer may still be interesting positions to explore.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Environmental Officer	$72,179	$6,014	$1,388	$34.70
Federal Protective Service Officer	$54,831	$4,569	$1,054	$26.36
Port Facility Security Officer	$50,462	$4,205	$970	$24.26
Environmental Protection Officer	$38,949	$3,245	$749	$18.73
Hospital Security Officer	$37,241	$3,103	$716	$17.90

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Infographic detailing Pilot In Command salary in Illinois as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $96,900 to $169,579 annually, with the Illinois average at $126,861 per year or $60.99 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Illinois for Pilot In Command jobs, with Wheeling leading at $135,548 annually.

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