{"id":118663,"date":"2026-02-15T21:00:03","date_gmt":"2026-02-15T15:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=118663"},"modified":"2026-02-15T21:00:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T15:30:10","slug":"alaska-airlines-pilot-salary-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/15\/alaska-airlines-pilot-salary-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Alaska Airlines Pilot Salary in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Alaska Airlines (AS)<\/a> is a US carrier headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with a strong West Coast presence and operations that extend into Hawaii and Alaska.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline focuses on high-quality service, strong regional connections, and a pilot group backed by a recently negotiated contract with significant pay improvements. As Alaska modernises its fleet and integrates with other carriers, pilot recruitment and career development remain key priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n

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

Alaska Airlines First Officer Salary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In 2025, first officers at Alaska Airlines begin with hourly rates around US$119.92 per hour<\/strong> in their first year. Based on a typical monthly credit of about 75 flight hours, this would equate roughly to US$107,900 per year<\/strong> in base pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With increased seniority, experience, and larger aircraft assignments, first officers may reach hourly rates of about US$171 per hour<\/strong>, which translates to roughly US$153,000 per year<\/strong> in base pay before allowances and bonuses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alaska Airlines Captain Salary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Captains at Alaska Airlines in 2025 receive top-of-scale hourly rates of around US$361.29 per hour<\/strong> according to the latest contract terms. If a captain flies approximately 75 hours monthly at this rate, the base annual pay comes to about US$324,000 per year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With add-ons such as layover pay, premium segments, instructor\/examiner duties, and profit sharing, many captains will see total compensation exceeding US$350,000 per year<\/strong>, with some highly senior captains reaching beyond US$400,000 per year<\/strong> in total compensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

Alaska’s pilots enjoy the following benefits during their employment with the airline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n