Boeing 777X test pilots are estimated to earn between $100,000 and more than $250,000 annually in 2026. Their salaries depend on experience, technical expertise, and certification responsibilities. Public salary benchmarks, Boeing’s specialist job postings, and the 777X certification campaign provide insight into the earnings and skills associated with this highly technical aviation career.
Pilot salary
For pilots, Hawaiian Airlines offers a particularly varied flying career, ranging from short inter-island operations on the Boeing 717 to long-haul flights on the Airbus A330 and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
Philippine Airlines first officers are estimated to earn approximately ₱1.8 million to ₱3.9 million per year (USD 31,000 to USD 66,000), while captains can earn around ₱4.2 million to ₱7.8 million per year (USD 72,000 to USD 132,000).
Porter Airlines first officers can earn approximately CAD 69,852 to CAD 145,368 per year (USD 50,000 to USD 105,000), while captains can earn approximately CAD 112,325 to CAD 281,297 per year (USD 81,000 to USD 203,000).
The salary can vary considerably once the basic pay is combined with flight-related allowances and other payments.
LATAM Airlines pilots in Chile generally earn approximately CLP 63.6 million to CLP 120 million per year, depending on rank, seniority, and the applicable salary scale.
In 2026, Qatar Airways pilot salaries will remain highly competitive in the Middle East. Compensation packages generally include a tax-free base salary, and more.
Breeze Airways first officers can earn approximately USD 88,200 to USD 132,720 per year, while captains can earn around USD 180,600 to USD 235,200 per year, based on a 70-hour monthly flying assumption.
In 2026, Aer Lingus pilots receive competitive European airline compensation packages that include base salary, flight pay, pension contributions, travel benefits, overseas allowances and career progression opportunities.
An indicative 2026 estimate places Air Mauritius first officer salaries at around MUR 1.44 million to MUR 3 million per year (approximately USD 32,000 to USD 67,000), while captain salaries can reach around MUR 4.2 million to MUR 7.2 million per year (approximately USD 94,000 to USD 161,000), before variable flying pay and other benefits.