A look at the salaries of US low-cost carrier pilots in 2026

While known for low fares, these airlines offer competitive pay for pilots.

A Look At The Salaries Of US Commercial Pilots In 2026

A thorough look at how pilots in the US are paid.
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This is how much pilots at low-cost airlines are paid, with some making up to $270,000.

Senior airline pilots at Allegiant, Frontier, and Spirit earn up to $270,000 annually. But their pay tends to be lower than it would be at Delta, American, and United. Some pilot unions are angling ...
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Allegiant Pilots Demand Pay Raise, Better Schedules in Pickets at US Airports

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Allegiant Air pilots picketed at 22 U.S. airports on Tuesday, demanding higher pay and better scheduling as labor contract talks with the carrier have stalled after several years ...

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A look at the salaries of US legacy carrier pilots in 2026

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This is how much pilots at low-cost airlines are paid, with some making up to $270,000.

Senior airline pilots at US low-cost carriers make well into the six figures but average less than their counterparts at Delta, United, and American Airlines. Artur Widak/NurPhoto Pilots at low-cost ...