How much does a Pilot make in New Hampshire?

BLS puts the average Pilot pay in New Hampshire at $151,790 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in New Hampshire, after federal taxes, FICA, and New Hampshire state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $115,014 annually ($9,585/month).

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

On a $151,790 salary in New Hampshire, your take-home pay is approximately $115,014/year or $9,585/month. Federal tax: $25,164. State tax: $0. FICA: $11,612.

Is $151,790 a good Pilot salary?

$151,790 is the BLS average Pilot pay in New Hampshire, 47% below the US average of $288,650 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in New Hampshire earn between $74,950 and $150,760.

How do New Hampshire taxes affect Pilot salaries?

New Hampshire levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $151,790 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 24.2%.

What are the career growth prospects for Pilots?

In New Hampshire, the top 10% earn over $321,250 and the bottom 10% under $74,130 (BLS, May 2025). 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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire (2026)

Average Pilot pay in New Hampshire

$151,790/year

≈ $73/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $74,950–$150,760

US average: $288,650

Source: BLS, May 2025 · Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

After tax (single filer)

$115,014/year

$9,585/month · effective tax rate 24.23%

Federal $25,164
FICA $11,612
Take-home

Pay by role in New Hampshire

Senior Captain (Delta / American / Boston Logan commute)$225,000–$385,000+ bonus
Senior Captain (NH ANG 157th ARW KC-46A)$118,000–$185,000+ bonus
Senior Captain (Regional / SkyWest / Envoy)$135,000–$215,000+ bonus
Senior First Officer (Delta / Boston BOS)$175,000–$265,000+ bonus
Senior FO (Regional / MHT)$92,000–$148,000+ bonus
Senior Corporate Pilot (NH UHNW)$165,000–$295,000+ benefits

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$115,014
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$9,585
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$4,424
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$55/hr
Federal Tax	$25,164
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$11,612
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	24.23%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Pilots earn the same — not even close

New Hampshire's pilot market is anchored by Manchester-Boston Regional Airport MHT (the substantial post-2020 MHT substantial growth + Delta + American + Southwest + United + Spirit + Avelo MHT service), New Hampshire Air National Guard 157th Air Refueling Wing Pease ANGB (KC-46A Pegasus + the substantial 157th ARW post-2019 KC-135R-to-KC-46A transition + the substantial Pease ANGB cleared cyber + ANG), the substantial Boston Logan BOS commute (NH-resident BOS-based mainline + regional commute leveraging NH 0% income tax), the substantial NH medevac (DH Connected Care + the substantial NH-VT-ME tri-state medevac), Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Kittery + the substantial NH-ME Portsmouth + Pease cleared aviation, the substantial NH corporate aviation + the substantial Boston-area private jet, plus UNH Aerospace + Dartmouth Thayer aerospace pipelines.

Senior Captain (Delta / American / Boston Logan commute)

$225,000–$385,000+ bonus

Senior mainline captain commuting from MHT to BOS · narrowbody + widebody

Senior Captain (NH ANG 157th ARW KC-46A)

$118,000–$185,000+ bonus

157th ARW Pease ANGB KC-46A Pegasus · cleared TS/SCI + flight hour pay

Senior Captain (Regional / SkyWest / Envoy)

$135,000–$215,000+ bonus

SkyWest + Envoy + GoJet regional captain · transitioning to mainline + MHT base

Senior First Officer (Delta / Boston BOS)

$175,000–$265,000+ bonus

Senior mainline first officer commuting BOS · narrowbody + widebody

Senior FO (Regional / MHT)

$92,000–$148,000+ bonus

Regional FO at SkyWest + Envoy + GoJet MHT base · transitioning to captain

Senior Corporate Pilot (NH UHNW)

$165,000–$295,000+ benefits

Corporate pilot · the substantial NH UHNW + post-2020 migration + Boston-area private jet

Senior Medevac Pilot

$118,000–$185,000+ flight pay

DH Connected Care + tri-state NH-VT-ME medevac air ambulance

Senior Tactical Aviation / Test Pilot

$118,000–$185,000+ bonus

Pease ANGB + Portsmouth Naval + the substantial NH cleared aviation

Mid-Career Pilot (5-10 yrs)

$98,000–$165,000

Regional or military pilot · transitioning to major carrier

New Pilot (CFI / Flight Instructor)

$45,000–$68,000+ hours

New CFI + flight instructor · building hours at MHT + Nashua + Concord flight schools

Worth knowing: NH ANG 157th Air Refueling Wing Pease ANGB + Boston Logan BOS commute corridor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state KC-46A tanker + Boston commute pilot anchor and a feature most national pilot surveys understate for NH. NH ANG 157th Air Refueling Wing Pease ANGB (the substantial 157th ARW KC-46A Pegasus + the substantial post-2019 157th ARW KC-135R-to-KC-46A Pegasus transition completing in 2022 + the substantial 157th ARW post-2024 KC-46A operations + the substantial Pease ANGB cleared TS/SCI + ANG + the substantial 157th ARW former 509th ARS + 509th OG + the substantial Pease International Tradeport former Pease AFB redeveloped) supports substantial NH cleared tanker pilot work. Senior 157th ARW KC-46A captains clear $118-185K+ bonus. The substantial Boston Logan BOS commute corridor (the substantial NH-resident BOS-based mainline + regional pilot workforce at Delta + JetBlue + American + Republic Airways + Envoy BOS + the substantial NH-MA commuter pilot leveraging NH 0% wage income tax + post-2025 NH I&D tax repeal + NH 0% sales tax tax-haven arbitrage + the substantial Manchester-Boston Regional Airport MHT post-2020 substantial growth) supports substantial NH commercial pilot. Manchester-Boston Regional MHT + DH Connected Care medevac + Portsmouth Naval Shipyard + the substantial NH UHNW corporate aviation post-2020 migration + UNH Aerospace + Dartmouth Thayer aerospace pipelines. NH 0% wage income tax + post-2025 NH I&D tax repeal + NH 0% sales tax + NH is NOT a RTW state anchor the NH pilot proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Pilots in New Hampshire and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and no state income tax (New Hampshire levies none). Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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