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easyJet (U2)<\/a> is one of Europe’s largest low-cost airlines, operating an extensive short-haul network across the UK, Europe and nearby markets. Headquartered at London Luton Airport, the airline has built a large Airbus fleet and operates from bases across Europe. Its short-haul model also means pilots can generally expect to spend more nights at home than colleagues working for long-haul airlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For pilots, easyJet offers a particularly attractive combination of salary, fleet growth, career progression and roster stability. The airline says its pilots have clear opportunities to progress from co-pilot positions into command, as well as into training, safety and management roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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easyJet Pilot Salary in 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In 2026, easyJet pilot salaries<\/a> are primarily determined by rank, seniority, fleet assignment, base and flying activity. The figures below represent estimated annual earnings and can vary between contracts and individual circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

easyJet First Officer Salary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In 2026, an easyJet first officer generally earns between \u00a374,000 and \u00a392,000 per year<\/strong>, approximately USD 100,000 to USD 124,000 annually<\/strong>. The lower end is broadly representative of a newer first officer, while a senior first officer can move towards the upper end of the range as experience and seniority increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Current UK-contract pay information places the first officer base figure at around \u00a374,844<\/strong>, with senior first officer pay reaching approximately \u00a391,877<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Actual annual earnings can vary according to flying activity, allowances and the pilot’s position within the seniority structure. easyJet also has several co-pilot entry points, including second officer, first officer and senior first officer, allowing pilots to progress through the ranks as they gain experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline’s large Airbus operation provides first officers with extensive experience on the A320 family, while its network and fleet growth can create opportunities for faster progression towards command.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

easyJet Captain Salary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In 2026, easyJet captains generally earn between \u00a3152,000 and \u00a3174,000 per year, equivalent to approximately USD 205,000 to USD 235,000 annually<\/strong>. Current UK-contract salary information puts the captain base figure at about \u00a3151,534, with the top of the reported scale reaching approximately \u00a3174,269.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senior captains can earn more through additional flying, allowances and specific operational responsibilities. Training and management positions can also provide additional opportunities beyond standard line flying. easyJet’s current recruitment requirements show that experienced type-rated captains need at least 4,000 flying hours, including 1,000 hours as pilot-in-command on the A320.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the airline actively recruiting experienced captains and continuing to expand its network, command remains an attractive long-term career destination for easyJet pilots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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