{"id":116867,"date":"2025-12-09T20:33:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T15:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=116867"},"modified":"2025-12-09T18:39:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T13:09:37","slug":"scandinavian-airlines-pilot-salary-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/09\/scandinavian-airlines-pilot-salary-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Scandinavian Airlines Pilot Salary in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)<\/a> is the flag carrier for Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, with major hubs in Copenhagen, Oslo, and Stockholm. Founded in the mid-20th century, it has long held a prominent place in Nordic aviation. SAS operates an international network covering Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia while also serving regional and intra-Scandinavian routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In recent years, the airline has undergone restructuring and fleet modernisation to improve efficiency and competitiveness. As part of these efforts, SAS is investing in more fuel-efficient aircraft, simplifying its fleet types, and renewing contracts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline employs many pilots across its mainline and regional operations, with roles spanning first officer and captain levels on both short\/medium-haul and long-haul services. Here is a look at what SAS pilots earn in 2025, what working for SAS entails, and how to become part of its flight crew.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Scandinavian Airlines Pilot Salary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SAS First Officer Salary<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At SAS in 2025, a first officer without a relevant type rating and under 1,500 total hours can expect gross monthly earnings in the range of approximately DKK 37,900 to DKK 39,900 per month<\/strong> (US$5,905 to US$6,220)<\/strong> or NOK 40,800 to NOK 43,000 per month, or SEK 38,600 to SEK 40,600 per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pilots with a relevant type rating and with more total hours tend to receive higher pay, often starting around DKK 39,700 to DKK 42,400 per month<\/strong>, NOK 42,800 to NOK 45,700 per month, or SEK 40,400 to SEK 43,200 per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If all allowances and layovers are included, total annual compensation for first officers may rise substantially above base salary, depending on roster, base location, and aircraft flown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SAS Captain Salary<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Captains at Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) earn highly competitive pay based on experience, route type, and aircraft flown. In 2025, base monthly salaries typically range between NOK 121,000 to NOK 165,000 per month or SEK 117,000 to SEK 160,000 per month<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Long-haul captains operating Airbus A350 or A330 aircraft usually sit at the higher end of this scale. Including allowances, duty pay, and long-haul premiums, total annual earnings can reach roughly NOK 1,980,000 per year or SEK 1,950,000 per year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Captains on regional or short-haul SAS Connect flights earn slightly lower base pay, but allowances and additional duties can still push annual income to approximately NOK 1,760,000 per year or SEK 1,730,000 per year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALSO READ: easyJet Pilot Salary in 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Benefits Enjoyed by Scandinavian Airlines Pilots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n