How much does a Pilot make in Idaho?

The average Pilot salary in Idaho is around $219,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Idaho state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $152,077 annually ($12,673/month).

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

On a $219,000 salary in Idaho, your take-home pay is approximately $152,077/year or $12,673/month. Federal tax: $41,384. State tax: $10,754. FICA: $0.00.

Is $219,000 a good Pilot salary?

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

How do Idaho taxes affect Pilot salaries?

Idaho levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $219,000 is $10,754. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 30.6%.

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 Idaho 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 Idaho (2026)

The average Pilot in Idaho earns around $219,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $152,077/year ($12,673/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$152,077
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$12,673
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$5,849
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$73/hr
Federal Tax	$41,384
State Tax	$10,754
FICA Taxes	$14,786
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	30.56%

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Pilot Salary Ranges in Idaho

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

Idaho's pilot market is anchored by Mountain Home Air Force Base Mountain Home (~5K + 366th Fighter Wing F-15E Strike Eagle + the substantial 366th FW multi-role fighter + the substantial Mountain Home post-2024 F-15EX Eagle II transition planning), Idaho Air National Guard 124th Fighter Wing Boise Air National Guard Base Gowen Field (A-10C Thunderbolt II Warthog + the substantial 124th FW close air support mission + the substantial post-2024 124th FW A-10 retirement transition planning), Boise Airport BOI commercial passenger operations (~4M passengers annually + the substantial post-2020 BOI Boise growth), Sun Valley Friedman Memorial Airport SUN (the substantial Sun Valley UHNW private aviation + substantial post-2020 Sun Valley private jet traffic), Coeur d'Alene Airport COE + Idaho Falls Regional Airport IDA + Pocatello Regional Airport PIH + the substantial ID HEMS air medical (LifeFlight Network + Air Idaho Rescue + the substantial ID Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness backcountry HEMS), plus Boise State + UI + ISU professional pilot programs.

Senior Major Airline Captain (Wide-Body)

$355,000–$655,000+ TC

Senior 777/787/A350 Captain · ALPA scale + tenure · ID-based commuter via BOI + IDA + SUN

Senior Major Airline Captain (Narrow-Body)

$265,000–$485,000+ TC

Senior 737/A320 Captain at Delta + United + American + Southwest · BOI commuter base

Senior 366th FW Pilot (F-15E Mountain Home)

$115,000–$185,000+ flight pay

F-15E Strike Eagle Pilot at Mountain Home 366th Fighter Wing · multi-role fighter

Senior 124th FW Pilot (A-10 Idaho ANG)

$95,000–$155,000+ flight pay

A-10C Thunderbolt II Pilot at 124th FW Boise · the substantial close air support mission

Senior Sun Valley UHNW Private Jet Pilot

$185,000–$385,000+ TC

Sun Valley SUN UHNW private aviation · the substantial post-2020 UHNW second-home private jet

Senior Corporate / Fractional Pilot

$155,000–$285,000+

Corporate flight departments + Micron + Albertsons + INL + the substantial ID corporate aviation

Senior Regional Airline Captain

$165,000–$265,000+

Senior regional captain at Endeavor + Republic + SkyWest + PSA · BOI commuter base

Senior Flight Instructor / Check Airman

$95,000–$155,000+

CFI/CFII + Part 141 ID flight schools · ATP-CTP + Type Rating instructor · Boise State Aviation

Senior Air Medical / HEMS Pilot

$115,000–$165,000+ TC

LifeFlight Network + Air Idaho Rescue · ID Frank Church-River of No Return backcountry HEMS

Senior US Forest Service / BLM Aerial Firefighter Pilot

$98,000–$155,000+ TC

US Forest Service + BLM ID Smokejumper + air tanker + the substantial ID wildfire aviation

Worth knowing: Sun Valley substantial UHNW private aviation concentration + Mountain Home AFB 366th Fighter Wing F-15E Strike Eagle is one of the country's most distinctive concentrated US single-state luxury private aviation + F-15E tactical aircraft training cluster and a feature most national pilot compensation surveys understate for ID. The substantial Sun Valley Friedman Memorial Airport SUN UHNW private aviation (the substantial Sun Valley + Hailey + Bellevue + Ketchum substantial post-2020 UHNW substantial second-home + primary-residence concentrations + the substantial Sun Valley Allen & Co. Sun Valley Conference Fortune 500 CEO + media moguls + tech executives + financial services UHNW substantial private jet traffic + the substantial SUN substantial private jet operations + the substantial Sun Valley substantial post-2020 UHNW second-home private jet pilot demand + the substantial Sun Valley NetJets + Wheels Up + VistaJet substantial fractional jet operations + the substantial Sun Valley corporate flight department demand + the substantial Sun Valley substantial UHNW post-2020 in-migration private jet pilot retention) supports substantial ID-specific UHNW private aviation work. Senior Sun Valley UHNW private jet pilots clear $185-385K+ TC. Mountain Home Air Force Base Mountain Home (~5K total + the 366th Fighter Wing F-15E Strike Eagle multi-role fighter + the substantial 366th FW F-15E suppression of enemy air defenses SEAD + close air support CAS + air superiority + the substantial 366th FW Saylor Creek Range + the substantial Mountain Home Composite Air Force Wing legacy + the substantial post-2024 366th FW F-15EX Eagle II transition planning + the substantial 366th FW post-2024 weapons systems modernization) operates one of the country's substantial US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle pilot operations. Senior 366th FW F-15E pilots clear $115-185K+ flight pay. Idaho Air National Guard 124th Fighter Wing Boise Air National Guard Base Gowen Field (the substantial 124th FW A-10C Thunderbolt II Warthog + the substantial 124th FW close air support mission + the substantial post-2024 124th FW A-10 retirement transition planning + the substantial 124th FW Operation Inherent Resolve + Atlantic Resolve deployment legacy) supports substantial ID ANG pilot operations. Senior 124th FW A-10 pilots clear $95-155K+ flight pay. Boise Airport BOI substantial commercial passenger operations supporting the substantial post-2020 ID growth-driven commercial air travel demand. The substantial ID HEMS air medical (LifeFlight Network + Air Idaho Rescue + the substantial ID Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness backcountry HEMS) supports substantial ID HEMS pilot operations. US Forest Service + BLM ID Smokejumper + aerial firefighter pilot work + the substantial post-2022 ID wildfire response. ID flat 5.695% post-2024 HB 521 reform + ID RTW since 1985 + ID property tax ~0.69% + no state estate tax + lower ID cost of living anchor the ID pilot proposition. Pilot is an -exempt salaried profession + No Tax on Overtime federal deduction does not apply.