How much does an airline pilot make in San Jose?
$343,100a year
Median yearly pay for airline pilots in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $164.97 an hour or $28,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $164.97
- Vs. national median
- +48%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 46
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $192,200Median: $343,100Highest 10%: $362,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $192,200 | $92.41 | |
| 25th | $343,100 | $164.97 | |
| Median | $343,100 | $164.97 | |
| 75th | $343,100 | $164.97 | |
| 90th | $362,300 | $174.20 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for airline pilots.
| San Francisco, CA | $374,700 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $364,700 |
| San Diego, CA | $322,000 |
| Riverside, CA | $207,000 |
| Fresno, CA | $195,300 |
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Salaries for every job in San Jose, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does an airline pilot make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $164.97 ($343,100 a year).
Do airline pilots make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $343,100 against $232,100 nationally, 48% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $353,900, so San Jose pays 3% less.
Where does San Jose rank for airline pilot pay?
7 of 46 metro areas with data.
How much does an airline pilot make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $192,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $362,300 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.