Airline Pilot Salary in New York
Based on 7K+ workers in New York
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NY)
$255,240
$122.712/hr
vs National Average
$214,428
+19.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$101K – $476K
7K employed in New York
Salary Distribution — Airline Pilot in New York
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $101,390 |
| 25th percentile | $170,510 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $255,240 |
| 75th percentile | $475,690 |
| 90th percentile | $475,690 |
Historical Salary Trend — Airline Pilot in New York vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $231,830 |
| 2025 | $255,240 |
| Year | New York Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $231,830 | $147,322 |
| 2025 | $255,240 | $214,428 |