How much does a Pilot make in Utah?

The average Pilot salary in Utah is around $219,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Utah state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $153,599 annually ($12,800/month).

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

On a $219,000 salary in Utah, your take-home pay is approximately $153,599/year or $12,800/month. Federal tax: $41,384. State tax: $9,232. FICA: $0.00.

Is $219,000 a good Pilot salary?

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

How do Utah taxes affect Pilot salaries?

Utah levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $219,000 is $9,232. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 29.9%.

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 Utah 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 Utah (2026)

The average Pilot in Utah earns around $219,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $153,599/year ($12,800/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$153,599
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$12,800
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$5,908
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$74/hr
Federal Tax	$41,384
State Tax	$9,232
FICA Taxes	$14,786
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	29.86%

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Pilot Salary Ranges in Utah

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

Utah's pilot market is anchored by Delta Air Lines SLC hub (Delta's substantial Salt Lake City western US hub + the substantial Delta SLC pilot base + the substantial Delta SLC mechanic + flight attendant workforce + post-2020 Delta SLC recovery), SkyWest Airlines St George HQ (the substantial regional airline + the only UT-HQ Part 121 carrier + Delta + United + American + Alaska partner + ~14K SkyWest employees + ~500+ SkyWest aircraft), Hill Air Force Base Ogden (~26K total + 388th Fighter Wing F-35 + 419th Fighter Wing F-35 reserve + the substantial 388th F-35 Lightning II + the substantial Hill AFB F-35 operational test + post-2024 LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM operational test pilots), Utah Air National Guard 151st Air Refueling Wing KC-135R Stratotanker SLC + 169th Intelligence Squadron, plus the substantial UT corporate aviation + the substantial UT Wasatch Front + Park City medevac + ski heli operations.

Senior Captain (Delta Air Lines SLC)

$315,000–$485,000+ bonus

Senior Delta captain at SLC hub · widebody A330 + 767 + the substantial Delta seniority

Senior Captain (Delta SLC narrowbody)

$245,000–$385,000+ bonus

Senior Delta captain · 737 + 757 + A320 + the substantial Delta narrowbody

Senior Captain (SkyWest St George HQ)

$155,000–$265,000+ bonus

SkyWest CRJ + E175 captain · the only UT-HQ Part 121 carrier

Senior Captain (Hill AFB F-35 / Sentinel)

$135,000–$215,000+ bonus

Hill AFB 388th + 419th FW F-35 + Sentinel · cleared TS/SCI + flight hour pay

Senior First Officer (Delta SLC)

$185,000–$285,000+ bonus

Senior Delta first officer at SLC · narrowbody + widebody · transitioning to captain

Senior FO (SkyWest / Regional)

$95,000–$155,000+ bonus

SkyWest first officer · transitioning to captain band + Delta + United + American flow

Senior Corporate Pilot

$175,000–$285,000+ benefits

Corporate pilot · the substantial UT private jet + Park City + UHNW client base

Senior Medevac / EMS Pilot

$135,000–$195,000+ flight pay

Air Methods + Intermountain Life Flight medevac · the substantial UT medevac + ski rescue

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 SLC + Heber + Provo flight schools

Worth knowing: SkyWest Airlines St George HQ + the only UT-HQ Part 121 commercial carrier is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state regional airline anchors and a feature most national pilot surveys understate for UT. SkyWest Airlines St George (the substantial SkyWest founded 1972 in St George + the only UT-HQ Part 121 commercial carrier + ~14K SkyWest employees + ~500+ SkyWest aircraft + the substantial SkyWest Bombardier CRJ-200 + CRJ-700 + CRJ-900 + Embraer E175 fleet + the substantial SkyWest Delta + United + American + Alaska partnership flying + the substantial SkyWest Air Wisconsin + Trans States merger heritage + the substantial post-2020 SkyWest pilot retention + flow-through agreements with Delta + United) supports distinctive UT regional pilot work. Senior SkyWest captains clear $155-265K+ bonus. Delta Air Lines SLC hub (Delta's substantial Salt Lake City western US hub + the substantial Delta SLC pilot base + Delta SLC narrowbody + widebody operations + the substantial Delta seniority at SLC) supports substantial UT mainline pilot. Senior Delta SLC captains clear $245-485K+ bonus. Hill AFB Ogden 388th + 419th Fighter Wing F-35 + post-2024 Sentinel operational test + Utah Air National Guard 151st ARW KC-135R supports substantial UT military pilot. UT flat 4.55% + UT RTW since 1955 + UT property tax ~0.55% + no state estate tax anchor the UT pilot proposition.