How much does a Pilot make in Rhode Island?

The average Pilot salary in Rhode Island is around $219,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Rhode Island state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $152,730 annually ($12,728/month).

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

On a $219,000 salary in Rhode Island, your take-home pay is approximately $152,730/year or $12,728/month. Federal tax: $41,384. State tax: $9,000. FICA: $14,786. RI Temporary Disability: $1,100.

Is $219,000 a good Pilot salary?

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

How do Rhode Island taxes affect Pilot salaries?

Rhode Island levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $219,000 is $9,000. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 30.3%.

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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island (2026)

Average Pilot pay in Rhode Island

$219,000/year

≈ $105/hour before tax

After tax (single filer)

$152,730/year

$12,728/month · effective tax rate 30.26%

Federal $41,384
State $9,000
Disability / leave $1,100
FICA $14,786
Take-home

Pay by role in Rhode Island

Sr Major Airline Captain (Southwest / Delta / United)$385,000–$685,000+ OT
Sr LCC Captain (JetBlue / Frontier / Allegiant)$245,000–$385,000+ OT
Sr First Officer (Major / LCC)$185,000–$295,000+ OT
Sr RI ANG 143rd Airlift Wing C-130 Pilot$108,000–$215,000+ bonus
Sr USN Pilot (Naval Station Newport)$108,000–$215,000+ bonus
Sr Corporate Pilot (Newport / Providence UHNW)$185,000–$365,000+ bonus

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Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$152,730
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$12,728
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$5,874
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$73/hr
Federal Tax	$41,384
State Tax	$9,000
RI Temporary Disability	$1,100
FICA Taxes	$14,786
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	30.26%

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Not all Pilots earn the same — not even close

Rhode Island's pilot market is anchored by T.F. Green International Airport PVD Warwick (the substantial PVD as one of country's substantial US regional airports + ~4M+ annual passengers + the substantial Southwest + American + Delta + United + JetBlue + Frontier + Allegiant PVD crew bases + the substantial Southwest PVD largest carrier), Rhode Island Air National Guard 143rd Airlift Wing Quonset State Airport North Kingstown (the substantial RI ANG 143rd AW C-130J Hercules + post-2024 substantial 143rd AW operations), Naval Station Newport aviation + the substantial US Navy Officer Candidate School Newport + Naval War College + the substantial Newport Navy aviation, CVS Health + Hasbro + Citizens Financial corporate jet operations (the substantial RI corporate jet from post-2020 NYC-Boston-PHL UHNW migration), Westerly State Airport WST + Block Island State Airport BID + the substantial RI charter + private aviation, plus University of Rhode Island aviation + the substantial RI aviation pipeline (most RI airline pilots route through PVD + BOS + JFK + LGA majors).

Sr Major Airline Captain (Southwest / Delta / United)

$385,000–$685,000+ OT

Sr Capt at Southwest PVD + Delta + United + American + JetBlue · widebody

Sr LCC Captain (JetBlue / Frontier / Allegiant)

$245,000–$385,000+ OT

LCC PVD crew base · A320 + Embraer + the substantial post-2024 LCC growth

Sr First Officer (Major / LCC)

$185,000–$295,000+ OT

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

Sr RI ANG 143rd Airlift Wing C-130 Pilot

$108,000–$215,000+ bonus

RI ANG 143rd AW Quonset · C-130J Hercules + the substantial 143rd AW ops

Sr USN Pilot (Naval Station Newport)

$108,000–$215,000+ bonus

USN Newport + Naval War College + Navy OCS + the substantial Navy Newport

Sr Corporate Pilot (Newport / Providence UHNW)

$185,000–$365,000+ bonus

Newport + Providence + Watch Hill UHNW · post-2020 NYC-Boston-PHL UHNW

Sr Charter / Block Island Aviation

$92,000–$185,000+ OT

Block Island BID + Westerly WST + the substantial RI charter + island

Sr Cargo / Freight Pilot (Cross-Border BOS)

$155,000–$285,000+ OT

Cargo at BOS + EWR + JFK FedEx + UPS + Atlas Air · RI-based commute

Mid-Career Pilot (3-6 yrs)

$95,000–$165,000+ OT

Mid-career at RI majors + LCC + regional · transitioning to senior

New Hire Pilot (ATP / R-ATP)

$58,000–$85,000+ OT

New hire · URI + Embry-Riddle + ATP school · entry regional + cross-border

Worth knowing: T.F. Green International Airport PVD Warwick + RI Air National Guard 143rd Airlift Wing C-130J + Naval Station Newport + Naval War College tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state regional airport hub + ANG C-130 + Navy OCS + Naval War College pilot cluster and a feature most national pilot surveys understate for RI. T.F. Green International Airport PVD Warwick (~4M+ annual passengers + the substantial Southwest + American + Delta + United + JetBlue + Frontier + Allegiant PVD crew bases + the substantial Southwest PVD largest carrier + the substantial post-2020 PVD substantial growth). Rhode Island Air National Guard 143rd Airlift Wing Quonset State Airport North Kingstown (the substantial RI ANG 143rd AW C-130J Hercules + post-2024 substantial 143rd AW operations). Naval Station Newport aviation + Navy Officer Candidate School Newport + Naval War College (the substantial Newport Navy aviation as one of country's substantial US Navy education installations). CVS Health + Hasbro + Citizens Financial corporate jet operations. Westerly State Airport WST + Block Island State Airport BID. URI aviation. RI progressive top 5.99% + RI NLC since 2024 anchor the RI pilot proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Pilots in Rhode Island and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Rhode Island 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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Typical Pilot Salary by Experience (National)

US-wide ranges, not Rhode Island figures. Each link shows the Rhode Island taxes on that salary.

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$100,000

/year

Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$219,000

/year

Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$380,000

/year

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