What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Private Jet Pilot?

We've identified 10 cities in Arizona where Private Jet Pilot jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Scottsdale (8.5% above average), followed by Gilbert and Mesa. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Scottsdale $132,320 $11,026 $2,544 $63.62 Gilbert $130,498 $10,874 $2,509 $62.74 Mesa $129,897 $10,824 $2,498 $62.45 Yuma $129,547 $10,795 $2,491 $62.28 Chandler $128,565 $10,713 $2,472 $61.81 Peoria $128,482 $10,706 $2,470 $61.77 Avondale $127,912 $10,659 $2,459 $61.50 Buckeye $127,822 $10,651 $2,458 $61.45 San Tan Valley $127,673 $10,639 $2,455 $61.38 Surprise $126,934 $10,577 $2,441 $61.03

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Private Jet Pilot Salary in Arizona

Q: How much does a Private Jet Pilot make in Arizona?

The average annual pay for a private jet pilot in Arizona is $121,999 a year — that works out to approximately $58.65 an hour. That is 6.8% below the national average of $130,916. The middle 80% of Private Jet Pilots earn between $59,174 (10th percentile) and $163,080 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Private Jet Pilot Jobs in Arizona?

We found several jobs related to Private Jet Pilot in Arizona that pay more on average. Topping the list is Gulfstream Aircraft Mechanic at $59,441 (48.7%) above Private Jet Pilot. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Gulfstream Aircraft Mechanic $62,558 $5,213 $1,203 $30.08 Fbo General Manager $61,146 $5,095 $1,175 $29.40 Jet International $57,357 $4,779 $1,103 $27.58 Airport Ramp Supervisor $44,995 $3,749 $865 $21.63 Jet Aviation $41,760 $3,480 $803 $20.08

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Private Jet Pilot Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$130,916

Arizona

$121,999

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How much does a Private Jet Pilot make in Arizona?

As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a Private Jet Pilot in Arizona is $121,999 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $58.65 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,346/week or $10,166/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $187,776 and as low as $46,128, the majority of Private Jet Pilot salaries currently range between $93,200 (25th percentile) to $144,400 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $163,080 annually in Arizona. The average pay range for a Private Jet Pilot varies little (about 51200), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

Arizona ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Private Jet Pilot salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Private Jet Pilot 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 Private Jet Pilot Jobs in Arizona

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Private Jet Pilot job is above the average in Arizona in Arizona. Topping the list is Scottsdale, , with Gilbert, and Mesa, close behind in the second and third positions. Mesa, beats the average in Arizona by $7,898 (6.5%), and Scottsdale, furthers that trend with another $10,321 (8.5%) above the $121,999 average.

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

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Scottsdale, and Surprise, , 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 Private Jet Pilot role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Scottsdale	$132,320	$11,026	$2,544	$63.62
Gilbert	$130,498	$10,874	$2,509	$62.74
Mesa	$129,897	$10,824	$2,498	$62.45
Yuma	$129,547	$10,795	$2,491	$62.28
Chandler	$128,565	$10,713	$2,472	$61.81
Peoria	$128,482	$10,706	$2,470	$61.77
Avondale	$127,912	$10,659	$2,459	$61.50
Buckeye	$127,822	$10,651	$2,458	$61.45
San Tan Valley	$127,673	$10,639	$2,455	$61.38
Surprise	$126,934	$10,577	$2,441	$61.03

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Private Jet Pilot Jobs in Arizona

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Private Jet Pilot job category in Arizona, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $121999 state average for Private Jet Pilot jobs.

Nevertheless Gulfstream Aircraft Mechanic, Fbo General Manager, or Jet International may still be interesting positions to explore.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Gulfstream Aircraft Mechanic	$62,558	$5,213	$1,203	$30.08
Fbo General Manager	$61,146	$5,095	$1,175	$29.40
Jet International	$57,357	$4,779	$1,103	$27.58
Airport Ramp Supervisor	$44,995	$3,749	$865	$21.63
Jet Aviation	$41,760	$3,480	$803	$20.08

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Infographic detailing Private Jet Pilot salary in Arizona as of May 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $93,200 to $163,080 annually, with the Arizona average at $121,999 per year or $58.65 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Arizona for Private Jet Pilot jobs, with Scottsdale leading at $132,320 annually.

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