How much does a commercial pilot make in Indianapolis?
$128,900a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $61.97 an hour or $10,740 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.97
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 57 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,540Median: $128,900Highest 10%: $225,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,540 | $36.32 | |
| 25th | $93,560 | $44.98 | |
| Median | $128,900 | $61.97 | |
| 75th | $157,400 | $75.67 | |
| 90th | $225,500 | $108.41 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots.
| Louisville, KY | $193,900 |
| Chicago, IL | $157,400 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $130,200 |
| Columbus, IN | $99,250 |
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Salaries for every job in Indianapolis, INFrequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Indianapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $61.97 ($128,900 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Indianapolis than the national average?
Yes: $128,900 against $123,200 nationally, 5% more.
How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $104,200, so Indianapolis pays 24% more.
Where does Indianapolis rank for commercial pilot pay?
57 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial pilot make starting out in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $75,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $225,500 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.