How much does a Pilot make in Mississippi?

The average Pilot salary in Mississippi is around $219,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Mississippi state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $154,163 annually ($12,847/month).

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

On a $219,000 salary in Mississippi, your take-home pay is approximately $154,163/year or $12,847/month. Federal tax: $41,384. State tax: $8,668. FICA: $0.00.

Is $219,000 a good Pilot salary?

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

How do Mississippi taxes affect Pilot salaries?

Mississippi levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $219,000 is $8,668. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 29.6%.

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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi (2026)

The average Pilot in Mississippi earns around $219,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $154,163/year ($12,847/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$154,163
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$12,847
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$5,929
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$74/hr
Federal Tax	$41,384
State Tax	$8,668
FICA Taxes	$14,786
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	29.61%

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Pilot Salary Ranges in Mississippi

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

Mississippi's pilot market is anchored by Columbus Air Force Base Columbus (~3K total workforce + the country's largest US Air Force Undergraduate Pilot Training UPT base + the 14th Flying Training Wing + ~400 annual USAF pilot graduates), Keesler Air Force Base Biloxi (~9K + the 81st Training Wing + Air Force technical training + aircrew operations), Naval Air Station Meridian (~2K + the country's substantial Navy + Marine Corps Strike Pilot Training + the only US Navy Strike Fighter Pilot Training base for T-45 Goshawk advanced training), Mississippi Air National Guard 172nd Airlift Wing Jackson (C-17 Globemaster III) + 186th Air Refueling Wing Meridian (KC-135 Stratotanker), Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport JAN substantial commercial passenger operations + Gulfport-Biloxi International + Tupelo Regional + Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional, plus Stennis Space Center NASA air operations + MS Gulf Coast Aviation services.

Senior Major Airline Captain (Wide-Body)

$355,000–$655,000+ TC

Senior 777/787/A350 Captain · ALPA scale + tenure · MS-based commuter via JAN + ATL

Senior Major Airline Captain (Narrow-Body)

$265,000–$485,000+ TC

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

Senior Air Force UPT Instructor (Columbus AFB)

$115,000–$175,000+ flight pay

T-6 Texan II + T-1 Jayhawk + T-38 Talon instructor at Columbus AFB 14th FTW

Senior Navy Strike Instructor (NAS Meridian)

$105,000–$155,000+ flight pay

T-45 Goshawk Strike Pilot Training instructor at NAS Meridian · the country only US Navy Strike training

Senior Mississippi ANG Pilot (172nd / 186th)

$95,000–$155,000+ flight pay

C-17 Globemaster III at 172nd AW Jackson + KC-135 Stratotanker at 186th ARW Meridian

Senior Corporate / Fractional Pilot

$135,000–$255,000+

NetJets + Flexjet + MS corporate flight departments + C Spire + Cal-Maine corporate aviation

Senior Regional Airline Captain

$165,000–$265,000+

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

Senior Flight Instructor / Check Airman

$95,000–$155,000+

CFI/CFII + Part 141 MS flight schools · ATP-CTP + Type Rating instructor · USM Aviation

Senior Air Medical / HEMS Pilot

$115,000–$165,000+ TC

AirCare MS + Air Evac Lifeteam MS · MS HEMS + critical care transport · UMMC AirCare partnership

First Officer (Major Airline / Regional)

$95,000–$185,000+

FO at major airline JAN-based or regional · ATP + 1500 hr · transitioning to Captain track

Worth knowing: Columbus Air Force Base Columbus is one of the country's most distinctive concentrated US military pilot training installations and a feature most national pilot compensation surveys understate for MS. Columbus AFB (~3K total workforce + the country's largest US Air Force Undergraduate Pilot Training base + the 14th Flying Training Wing + ~400 annual USAF pilot graduates from the substantial T-6 Texan II Primary Flight Training + T-1 Jayhawk Multi-Engine Advanced Training + T-38 Talon Fighter/Bomber Advanced Training programs + Columbus AFB shares pilot training pipeline with Vance AFB Enid OK + Laughlin AFB Del Rio TX + Sheppard AFB Wichita Falls TX as the four US Air Force UPT bases) supports substantial Air Force UPT instructor pilot work. Senior Columbus AFB UPT instructors clear $115-175K+ flight pay. Naval Air Station Meridian (~2K + the country's only US Navy Strike Fighter Pilot Training base for T-45 Goshawk advanced training + the Navy Training Air Wing 1 + the Marine Aviation Training Support Squadron Meridian + the substantial Navy + Marine Corps Strike Pilot Training pipeline) supports substantial Navy/Marine strike pilot training instructor work. Mississippi Air National Guard 172nd Airlift Wing Jackson (the country's only US Air National Guard C-17 Globemaster III unit + ~1.4K) + 186th Air Refueling Wing Meridian (KC-135 Stratotanker air refueling unit) supports substantial MS Air National Guard pilot operations. Keesler AFB Biloxi (~9K + the 81st Training Wing + Air Force technical training + Aerial Demonstration Squadron) supports substantial Air Force operations. The substantial post-USAF + post-USN MS pilot transitions to major airline + regional + corporate aviation supports substantial MS-based commercial pilot careers via Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport JAN. MS flat 4.0% by 2026 + MS personal exemption $6,000 single + no state estate tax + MS RTW since 1954 + MS retirement income FULL EXEMPTION + lower MS cost of living anchor the MS pilot proposition. Pilot is an -exempt salaried profession + No Tax on Overtime federal deduction does not apply.

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