How much does a Pilot make in Alaska?

The average Pilot salary in Alaska is around $219,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Alaska state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $162,831 annually ($13,569/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Pilot in Alaska?

On a $219,000 salary in Alaska, your take-home pay is approximately $162,831/year or $13,569/month. Federal tax: $41,384. State tax: $0. FICA: $0.00.

Is $219,000 a good Pilot salary?

$219,000 is a strong salary for a Pilot — above the national median. In Alaska, demand for this role is active.

How do Alaska taxes affect Pilot salaries?

Alaska levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $219,000 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 25.6%.

What are the career growth prospects for Pilots?

4% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average). Related roles include: Airline Pilot, Commercial Pilot, Captain, First Officer, Corporate Pilot, Cargo Pilot.

How can a Pilot in Alaska reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Pilot Salary in Alaska (2026)

The average Pilot in Alaska earns around $219,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $162,831/year ($13,569/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$162,831
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$13,569
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$6,263
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$78/hr
Federal Tax	$41,384
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$14,786
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	25.65%

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Pilot Salary Ranges in Alaska

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$100,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$219,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$380,000

/year

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Not all Pilots earn the same — not even close

Alaska's pilot market is anchored by Alaska Airlines Anchorage hub (post-2024 Hawaiian merger + the substantial Alaska Airlines as one of country's substantial US legacy airlines + ~3K+ Alaska Airlines pilots), AK bush + regional airlines (Ravn Alaska + Grant Aviation + Bering Air + Yute Commuter Service + the substantial AK bush + regional airline cluster as one of country's substantial US bush + regional airline markets + the substantial AK 60K+ pilots per capita as one of country's highest pilot density), Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport ANC (~6M+ annual passengers + the substantial Alaska Airlines + Delta + American + JetBlue + Southwest + United ANC crew bases + the substantial ANC cargo + the substantial ANC as one of country's substantial US cargo airports), AK federal cleared aviation (JBER + Eielson AFB post-2022 F-35 transition as one of country's two USAF F-35 Pacific bases + AK Air National Guard 168th Wing Eielson KC-135 + 176th Wing JBER C-130 + HC-130 + C-17 + the substantial AK ANG aviation), AK commercial fishing aviation + Iditarod air support, plus University of Alaska Anchorage Aviation + the substantial AK aviation pipeline.

Sr Alaska Airlines Captain (737 / Embraer)

$365,000–$645,000+ OT

Alaska Airlines Anchorage · 737 + Embraer + post-2024 Hawaiian merger

Sr Major Airline Captain (Delta / United / American)

$365,000–$645,000+ OT

Sr Capt at Delta + United + American ANC · widebody + narrowbody

Sr First Officer (Major / LCC)

$185,000–$315,000+ OT

Sr FO at majors + LCC ANC base · transitioning to captain track

Sr AK Bush Pilot (Ravn / Grant / Bering / Yute)

$108,000–$215,000+ OT

AK bush pilot · Ravn + Grant + Bering + Yute + the substantial bush

Sr USAF Pilot (Eielson F-35 / JBER)

$118,000–$215,000+ bonus

USAF Eielson F-35 + JBER + 354th Fighter Wing · O-3 to O-5 + flight pay

Sr AK ANG Pilot (168th Wing KC-135 / 176th Wing)

$108,000–$215,000+ bonus

AK ANG 168th Wing Eielson KC-135 + 176th Wing JBER C-130 + HC-130

Sr Cargo / Freight Pilot (FedEx / UPS ANC)

$185,000–$315,000+ OT

Cargo at ANC FedEx + UPS + Atlas Air + the substantial ANC cargo hub

Sr Iditarod / Charter / Specialty Pilot

$98,000–$195,000+ OT

Iditarod air support + AK charter + specialty + UHNW Anchorage corporate

Sr Helicopter / Rotorcraft Pilot

$108,000–$195,000+ OT

AK helicopter + rotorcraft · ConocoPhillips North Slope + USCG + MEDEVAC

Mid-Career Pilot (3-6 yrs)

$95,000–$165,000+ OT

Mid-career at AK majors + bush + regional · transitioning to senior

New Hire Pilot (ATP / R-ATP)

$58,000–$85,000+ OT

New hire · UAA Aviation + Embry-Riddle · entry regional + bush

Worth knowing: Alaska Airlines Anchorage hub + AK bush + regional airline cluster (Ravn + Grant + Bering + Yute) + JBER + Eielson F-35 + AK ANG 168th + 176th Wings tetra-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state legacy airline + bush + regional + Arctic F-35 ANG pilot cluster and a feature most national pilot surveys understate for AK. Alaska Airlines Anchorage hub (post-2024 Hawaiian merger + the substantial Alaska Airlines as one of country's substantial US legacy airlines + ~3K+ Alaska Airlines pilots + the substantial Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan + the substantial post-2024 Alaska-Hawaiian $1.9B combined Pacific airline). AK bush + regional airline cluster (Ravn Alaska + Grant Aviation + Bering Air + Yute Commuter Service + Alaska Seaplanes + the substantial AK bush + regional airline as one of country's substantial US bush + regional airline markets + the substantial AK 60K+ pilots per capita as one of country's highest pilot density). Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport ANC (~6M+ annual passengers + the substantial Alaska Airlines + Delta + American + JetBlue + Southwest + United ANC crew bases + the substantial ANC cargo). AK federal cleared aviation (JBER Anchorage + Eielson AFB Fairbanks post-2022 F-35 transition as one of country's two USAF F-35 Pacific bases + AK Air National Guard 168th Wing Eielson KC-135 Stratotanker + 176th Wing JBER C-130 Hercules + HC-130 + C-17 + the substantial AK ANG aviation). AK commercial fishing aviation + Iditarod air support. AK 0% income tax + Permanent Fund Dividend PFD anchor the AK pilot proposition.