How much does a commercial pilot make in Charlotte?
$144,800a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $69.59 an hour or $12,060 a month.
- Hourly
- $69.59
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,070Median: $144,800Highest 10%: $265,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,070 | $32.25 | |
| 25th | $107,600 | $51.74 | |
| Median | $144,800 | $69.59 | |
| 75th | $220,500 | $106.02 | |
| 90th | $265,700 | $127.75 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots.
| Greensboro, NC | $133,900 |
| Raleigh, NC | $130,600 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $80,160 |
Related jobs in Charlotte
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $151,500 |
| Transportation Inspector | $85,650 |
| Captain | $76,340 |
| Flight Attendant | $64,890 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $63,470 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $63,300 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $56,120 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $49,470 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $46,060 |
| Bus Driver | $46,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $69.59 ($144,800 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Charlotte than the national average?
Yes: $144,800 against $123,200 nationally, 17% more.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $127,300, so Charlotte pays 14% more.
Where does Charlotte rank for commercial pilot pay?
30 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial pilot make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $265,700 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.