How much does an airline pilot make in Los Angeles?
$364,700a year
Median yearly pay for airline pilots in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $175.35 an hour or $30,390 a month.
- Hourly
- $175.35
- Vs. national median
- +57%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 46
- Jobs in the area
- 6,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $179,300Median: $364,700Highest 10%: $427,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $179,300 | $86.19 | |
| 25th | $208,100 | $100.03 | |
| Median | $364,700 | $175.35 | |
| 75th | $379,100 | $182.26 | |
| 90th | $427,700 | $205.61 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for airline pilots.
| San Francisco, CA | $374,700 |
| San Jose, CA | $343,100 |
| San Diego, CA | $322,000 |
| Riverside, CA | $207,000 |
| Fresno, CA | $195,300 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Air Traffic Controller | $173,000 |
| Captain | $113,300 |
| Transportation Inspector | $101,000 |
| Ship Engineer | $84,630 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $81,490 |
| Flight Attendant | $79,390 |
| Traffic Technician | $78,640 |
| Rail Transportation Worker | $68,250 |
| Bus Driver | $68,020 |
| Pump Operator | $63,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airline pilot make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $175.35 ($364,700 a year).
Do airline pilots make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $364,700 against $232,100 nationally, 57% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $353,900, so Los Angeles pays 3% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for airline pilot pay?
5 of 46 metro areas with data.
How much does an airline pilot make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $179,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $427,700 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.