How much does an airline pilot make in Denver?
$307,500a year
Median yearly pay for airline pilots in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $147.83 an hour or $25,620 a month.
- Hourly
- $147.83
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 46
- Jobs in the area
- 5,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $189,200Median: $307,500Highest 10%: $377,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $189,200 | $90.94 | |
| 25th | $197,300 | $94.86 | |
| Median | $307,500 | $147.83 | |
| 75th | $371,200 | $178.46 | |
| 90th | $377,900 | $181.66 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for airline pilots.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial Pilot | $132,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $121,400 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $79,260 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $77,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $69,250 |
| Bus Driver | $66,590 |
| Material Moving Worker | $65,110 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $63,900 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $61,190 |
| Bus Driver | $59,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airline pilot make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $147.83 ($307,500 a year).
Do airline pilots make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $307,500 against $232,100 nationally, 32% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $307,500, so Denver pays 0% more.
Where does Denver rank for airline pilot pay?
11 of 46 metro areas with data.
How much does an airline pilot make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $189,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $377,900 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.