Air Force One pilots earn military pay, while widebody airline captains can earn over $480,000 yearly at major carriers.
Pilot Salary in UK
At Delta Air Lines, the 2026 widebody pay scale offers experienced captains more than $460 per credited hour
In 2026, Ryanair pilots benefit from competitive European short-haul airline salaries, stable roster patterns, productivity-based pay and strong command upgrade opportunities.
In 2026, Jet2 pilot salaries will remain competitive within the UK leisure airline sector.
airBaltic first officers can receive a guaranteed base salary from approximately €72,420 per year, with planned productivity bringing average annual compensation to around €88,470 on the commuting roster.
In 2026, an Air Astana first officer generally earns between €45,000 and €65,000 per year, equivalent to approximately USD 53,000 to USD 76,000 annually.
In 2026, pilot salaries at British Airways will remain attractive, especially for senior long-haul captains.
For pilots, easyJet offers a particularly attractive combination of salary, fleet growth, career progression and roster stability.
In 2026, Iberia pilot salaries remain competitive within Southern Europe, although generally lower than some Northern European legacy carriers.
In 2026, Virgin Atlantic pilot salaries remain competitive within the UK long-haul airline sector.