Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers Salary in Illinois

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 1 metro areas • Illinois

Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers in Illinois earn a median salary of $293,490 per year on average across 1 metro and nonmetro areas, +29.5% vs the national median of $226,600. An estimated 6,360 airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $293,490 to $293,490 depending on location.

$293,490 Avg median salary in Illinois
$293,490 Highest paying metro
$293,490 Lowest paying metro
6,360 Employed in Illinois

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      Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers salaries by city in Illinois

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Chicago, IL-IN $293,490 $205,480 $420,280 6,360

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