How much does a commercial pilot make in Birmingham?
$127,300a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $61.19 an hour or $10,610 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.19
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 63 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,220Median: $127,300Highest 10%: $185,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,220 | $19.34 | |
| 25th | $95,790 | $46.05 | |
| Median | $127,300 | $61.19 | |
| 75th | $169,400 | $81.43 | |
| 90th | $185,500 | $89.19 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots.
| Mobile, AL | $138,000 |
| Huntsville, AL | $101,500 |
| Daphne, AL | $95,870 |
| Montgomery, AL | $91,120 |
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Salaries for every job in Birmingham, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $61.19 ($127,300 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Birmingham than the national average?
Yes: $127,300 against $123,200 nationally, 3% more.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $101,400, so Birmingham pays 25% more.
Where does Birmingham rank for commercial pilot pay?
63 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial pilot make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $185,500 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.