What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Single Engine Pilot?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Single Engine Pilot jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Two Rivers, WI (34.9% above average), followed by Barrow, AK and Nome, AK. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Two Rivers, WI $176,652 $14,721 $3,397 $84.93 Barrow, AK $163,092 $13,591 $3,136 $78.41 Nome, AK $162,401 $13,533 $3,123 $78.08 Berkeley, CA $160,299 $13,358 $3,082 $77.07 Hooper Bay, AK $159,305 $13,275 $3,063 $76.59 Aspen, CO $158,240 $13,186 $3,043 $76.08 Wyoming, WY $156,134 $13,011 $3,002 $75.06 San Francisco, CA $154,242 $12,853 $2,966 $74.15 Santa Clara, CA $153,753 $12,812 $2,956 $73.92 Sunnyvale, CA $153,650 $12,804 $2,954 $73.87

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Q: How much does a Single Engine Pilot make?

The average annual pay for a single engine pilot in the United States is $130,916 a year — that works out to approximately $62.94 an hour. The middle 80% of Single Engine Pilots earn between $63,500 (10th percentile) and $175,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Single Engine Pilot Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Single Engine Pilot in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Tactical Flight Officer at $72,045 (55.0%) above Single Engine Pilot. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Tactical Flight Officer $58,871 $4,905 $1,132 $28.30 Cbp Border Patrol $58,300 $4,858 $1,121 $28.03 Tactical Coordinator $57,202 $4,766 $1,100 $27.50 Supervisory Cbp Officer $56,720 $4,726 $1,090 $27.27 Rescue $39,998 $3,333 $769 $19.23

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Single Engine Pilot Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$130,916

Columbus

Ohio

$126,452

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How much does a Single Engine Pilot make?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average annual pay for a Single Engine Pilot in the United States is $130,916 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $62.94 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,517/week or $10,909/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $201,500 and as low as $49,500, the majority of Single Engine Pilot salaries currently range between $100,000 (25th percentile) to $155,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $175,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Single Engine Pilot varies little (about 55000), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

A Single Engine Pilot in your area makes on average $126,452 per year, or $4,464 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $130,916. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Single Engine Pilot salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Single Engine 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 Single Engine Pilot Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Single Engine Pilot job is above the national average. Topping the list is Two Rivers, WI, , with Barrow, AK, and Nome, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Nome, AK, beats the national average by $31,485 (24.0%), and Two Rivers, WI, furthers that trend with another $45,736 (34.9%) above the $130,916 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Single Engine Pilot appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 13% between Two Rivers, WI, and Sunnyvale, CA, , 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 Single Engine Pilot role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Two Rivers, WI	$176,652	$14,721	$3,397	$84.93
Barrow, AK	$163,092	$13,591	$3,136	$78.41
Nome, AK	$162,401	$13,533	$3,123	$78.08
Berkeley, CA	$160,299	$13,358	$3,082	$77.07
Hooper Bay, AK	$159,305	$13,275	$3,063	$76.59
Aspen, CO	$158,240	$13,186	$3,043	$76.08
Wyoming, WY	$156,134	$13,011	$3,002	$75.06
San Francisco, CA	$154,242	$12,853	$2,966	$74.15
Santa Clara, CA	$153,753	$12,812	$2,956	$73.92
Sunnyvale, CA	$153,650	$12,804	$2,954	$73.87

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Single Engine Pilot Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Single Engine Pilot job category, we found that Tactical Flight Officer jobs have average salaries similar than Single Engine Pilot jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Tactical Flight Officer	$58,871	$4,905	$1,132	$28.30
Cbp Border Patrol	$58,300	$4,858	$1,121	$28.03
Tactical Coordinator	$57,202	$4,766	$1,100	$27.50
Supervisory Cbp Officer	$56,720	$4,726	$1,090	$27.27
Rescue	$39,998	$3,333	$769	$19.23

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Infographic detailing Single Engine Pilot salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $130,916 per year or $62.94 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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