{"id":156945,"date":"2026-10-18T22:08:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-18T16:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=156945"},"modified":"2026-10-18T20:57:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T15:27:00","slug":"latam-airlines-pilot-salary-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/18\/latam-airlines-pilot-salary-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"LATAM Airlines Pilot Salary in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

LATAM Airlines<\/a> is the largest airline group in Latin America, with a major presence across Chile, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and other markets in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The group operates an extensive domestic and international network, connecting South America with destinations in North America, Europe, Oceania and the Caribbean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: LATAM Airlines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

LATAM Airlines Pilot Salary in 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For pilots, LATAM offers the opportunity to fly a mixed fleet ranging from Airbus narrow-body aircraft to Boeing 787<\/a> and 777 wide-body jets. The airline’s pilot compensation varies considerably depending on the country of employment, aircraft, seniority, and flying activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The figures below focus primarily on the Chilean LATAM operation, where detailed 2025\u20132028 pilot contract figures became available following collective bargaining negotiations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

In 2026, a LATAM Airlines first officer in Chile generally earns between CLP 5.3 million and CLP 5.9 million per month in base salary, equivalent to approximately CLP 63.6 million to CLP 70.8 million per year. That works out to roughly USD 70,000 to USD 78,000 annually<\/strong>, depending on the exchange rate. The figures formed part of the salary proposal accepted during the 2025 collective bargaining process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The actual amount received can be higher because pilot compensation includes a variable component linked to flight hours and productivity. Under the negotiated proposal, first officers could receive an additional CLP 79,000 to CLP 118,500 per applicable flight-hour component, depending on the relevant salary level. Experience and seniority therefore play a major role in determining total earnings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

In 2026, LATAM Airlines captains in Chile generally earn between CLP 8.9 million and CLP 10 million per month in base salary, equivalent to approximately CLP 106.8 million to CLP 120 million per year. This is roughly USD 118,000 to USD 133,000 annually<\/strong> based on approximate 2026 exchange rates. The salary figures were included in the company’s proposed terms during the 2025 pilot negotiations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Captains can earn more through the variable flying component. The negotiated figures placed the productivity or flight-hour component between approximately CLP 121,000 and CLP 181,500, depending on the pilot’s applicable salary level. International wide-body flying and seniority can therefore make a considerable difference to total compensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALSO READ: JetBlue Pilot Salary in 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

LATAM’s pilots are offered the following benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n