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Pilot salary in California (Updated 2026)
How much does a Pilot make in California?
Average base salary
$161,825
- Hour
- Day
- Month
- Year
20%
above national averageAverage $161,825
Low $93,269
High $280,772
The average salary for a pilot is $161,825 per year in California. 248 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 8, 2026).
Highest paying companies for Pilot in California
Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.MedImpact
$300,865per year
Clay Lacy Aviation
$281,784per year
MERCOR
$260,000per year
City of Los Angeles
$256,899per year
Sumaria Systems
$254,946per year
Warner Bros. Discovery
$238,500per year
