Pilot salary in California

The average salary for a Pilot is $161,868 per year in California. This figure is based on 253 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on July 30, 2026.

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Pilot salaries in California typically range between a low of $92,291 and a high of $283,898 per year, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Pilot in California include Van Nuys, CA at $290,299 per year, Camarillo, CA at $277,285 per year, and San Francisco, CA at $274,309 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Pilot in California include MedImpact ($300,865 per year) and Clay Lacy Aviation ($284,000 per year).