How much does a commercial pilot make in Denver?
$132,800a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $63.85 an hour or $11,070 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.85
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,100Median: $132,800Highest 10%: $285,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,100 | $27.45 | |
| 25th | $98,660 | $47.43 | |
| Median | $132,800 | $63.85 | |
| 75th | $218,400 | $105.02 | |
| 90th | $285,600 | $137.28 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots.
| Colorado Springs, CO | $167,300 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $307,500 |
| Transportation Inspector | $121,400 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $79,260 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $77,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $69,250 |
| Bus Driver | $66,590 |
| Material Moving Worker | $65,110 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $63,900 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $61,190 |
| Bus Driver | $59,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $63.85 ($132,800 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $132,800 against $123,200 nationally, 8% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $139,700, so Denver pays 5% less.
Where does Denver rank for commercial pilot pay?
45 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial pilot make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $285,600 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.