Flynas first officers can earn approximately SAR 420,000 to SAR 600,000 per year in total compensation, while captains can earn around SAR 720,000 to SAR 960,000 depending on rank, seniority, flying hours and allowances.
Pilot salary
Available 2026 industry salary data estimates that Kuwait Airways first officers earn around KWD 2,400–3,800 per month, while captains can earn approximately KWD 3,700–5,600 per month, with the airline’s tax-free environment making the overall package particularly attractive.
LOT Polish Airlines offers pilots a broad career path across regional, short-haul and long-haul operations.
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, Emirates continues to offer some of the highest pilot salaries globally, especially when considering the airline’s tax-free salary structure.
Pilot compensation received a significant boost in 2026 after Air Transat pilots ratified a new five-year collective agreement covering the period through April 2030.
Pilots also have rules governing the use of personal electronic devices during flight, even though passengers may sometimes see tablets being used in the cockpit.
First officers at WestJet in 2026 receive a base annual salary that typically starts around CAD 120,000 per year for newer pilots on narrow-body operations.
For pilots, Kenya Airways offers the opportunity to operate both narrow-body and wide-body aircraft across a network that includes domestic, regional and long-haul international services.
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.