How much does a commercial pilot make in Atlanta?
$146,900a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $70.62 an hour or $12,240 a month.
- Hourly
- $70.62
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,350Median: $146,900Highest 10%: $225,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,350 | $25.65 | |
| 25th | $108,400 | $52.13 | |
| Median | $146,900 | $70.62 | |
| 75th | $180,800 | $86.91 | |
| 90th | $225,600 | $108.48 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $618,100 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $186,600 |
| 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 a commercial pilot make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $70.62 ($146,900 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $146,900 against $123,200 nationally, 19% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $145,100, so Atlanta pays 1% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for commercial pilot pay?
28 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial pilot make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $225,600 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.