Question

salary of commercial pilots

Answer 1

Airline pilot salaries start low at about $20,000 a year, and most airlines pay hourly. The average airline pilot logs 75 hours a month in the air and 150 hours a month performing ground duties. Though prospective pilots may imagine a lifetime in the air, the reality is about twice as much time on the ground.

In addition to the pilot’s hourly wage, he or she receives a per diem when away from home. This allowance covers meals and other incidentals the pilots may accrue. Airlines typically pay for lodging when a pilot has to stay away from home overnight.