Low-cost and ultra-low-cost carriers now offer pilot salaries that can start near six figures and grow to more than $250,000 annually for experienced captains.
Frontier Pilot Salary
Frontier Airlines (F9) pilot ignited social media debate after wearing a Trump cap while operating flight 3212 from Los Angeles (LAX) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) on Monday, March 31, 2025.
Frontier Airlines offers competitive salaries for its pilots, which vary based on experience, position, and aircraft type.
Breeze Airways (MX) offers competitive starting salaries for First Officers compared to some other regional airlines, the long-term earning potential increases significantly with tenure and experience.