Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers Salary in Illinois
Also called: Airline Pilots
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers in Illinois earn a median of $293,490 a year, +26% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $293,490
- vs. U.S. median
- +26% ($232,140)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 6,460
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $166,620; the top 10% earn over $421,610. Nationally the range is $106,710 to $463,830.
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Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers pay in Illinois
How much do airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers make in Illinois?
The median is $293,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $166,620 and the top 10% earn over $421,610. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 37 (+26% vs. the national median of $232,140). Living costs are not included.