Major US airlines increase pilots' annual earnings to over $500,000 through pay raises and additional income opportunities.

Major US airlines like American, Delta, and United offer pilots annual earnings of over $500,000 due to recent pay raises and additional income opportunities. Base pay for captains can reach up to $447 per hour. Pilots' pay also includes bonuses, holiday pay, and other allowances, with seniority, position, and aircraft type impacting their pay. The median US airline pilot earns $250,000 a year, as per Bureau of Labor Statistics.

April 05, 2024
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