How much does an airline pilot make in Atlanta?
$618,100a year
Median yearly pay for airline pilots in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $297.16 an hour or $51,510 a month.
- Hourly
- $297.16
- Vs. national median
- +166%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 46
- Jobs in the area
- 8,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $204,000Median: $618,100Highest 10%: $642,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $204,000 | $98.09 | |
| 25th | $211,400 | $101.63 | |
| Median | $618,100 | $297.16 | |
| 75th | $618,100 | $297.16 | |
| 90th | $642,600 | $308.95 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for airline pilots.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Air Traffic Controller | $186,600 |
| Commercial Pilot | $146,900 |
| Transportation Inspector | $107,600 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $81,380 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $78,920 |
| Flight Attendant | $78,320 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $65,290 |
| Pump Operator | $64,050 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $62,910 |
| Subway and Streetcar Operator | $59,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airline pilot make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $297.16 ($618,100 a year).
Do airline pilots make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $618,100 against $232,100 nationally, 166% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $618,100, so Atlanta pays 0% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for airline pilot pay?
1 of 46 metro areas with data.
How much does an airline pilot make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $204,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $642,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.