How much does a Pilot make in Wyoming?

The average Pilot salary in Wyoming is around $219,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Wyoming state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $162,831 annually ($13,569/month).

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

On a $219,000 salary in Wyoming, your take-home pay is approximately $162,831/year or $13,569/month. Federal tax: $41,384. State tax: $0. FICA: $0.00.

Is $219,000 a good Pilot salary?

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

How do Wyoming taxes affect Pilot salaries?

Wyoming levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $219,000 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 25.6%.

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 Wyoming 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 Wyoming (2026)

The average Pilot in Wyoming earns around $219,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $162,831/year ($13,569/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$162,831
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$13,569
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$6,263
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$78/hr
Federal Tax	$41,384
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$14,786
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	25.65%

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Pilot Salary Ranges in Wyoming

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

Wyoming's pilot market is anchored by Wyoming Air National Guard 153rd Airlift Wing Cheyenne (C-130H Hercules + the substantial 153rd AW Cheyenne ANGB + the substantial WY ANG operations), Wyoming Army National Guard 115th Field Artillery Brigade + 213th Regional Support Group + UH-60 + AH-64, F.E. Warren Air Force Base Cheyenne (~5K + 90th Missile Wing + post-2024 Sentinel operational test pilots), Cheyenne Regional Airport CYS + Jackson Hole Airport JAC (Delta + American + United + Allegiant + Frontier service), the substantial Jackson Hole UHNW corporate aviation (substantial post-2020 Jackson Hole UHNW migration + private jet + JAC the substantial corporate aviation), the substantial WY medevac (Cheyenne Regional LifeFlight + WY Med Evac + the substantial WY-Montana-Idaho cross-border medevac), plus the substantial WY agricultural aviation crop dusting + Yellowstone + Grand Teton NPS aerial firefighting.

Senior Captain (Delta / American Cheyenne / Jackson commute)

$215,000–$385,000+ bonus

Senior mainline captain commuting from CYS or JAC · narrowbody + widebody

Senior Captain (WY ANG 153rd AW C-130H)

$118,000–$185,000+ bonus

153rd Airlift Wing Cheyenne ANGB C-130H · cleared TS/SCI + flight hour pay

Senior Captain (Regional / SkyWest / Envoy)

$135,000–$215,000+ bonus

SkyWest + Envoy + GoJet regional captain · transitioning to mainline · CYS commute

Senior First Officer (Delta / Mainline CYS commute)

$165,000–$255,000+ bonus

Senior mainline first officer commuting · narrowbody + widebody · transitioning to captain

Senior FO (Regional / SkyWest)

$85,000–$145,000+ bonus

Regional FO · transitioning to captain band + mainline flow

Senior Corporate Pilot (Jackson Hole UHNW)

$175,000–$325,000+ benefits

Jackson Hole UHNW corporate pilot · the substantial post-2020 UHNW migration + private jet

Senior Medevac Pilot

$108,000–$172,000+ flight pay

Cheyenne Regional LifeFlight + WY Med Evac + the substantial WY-MT-ID medevac

Senior Aerial Firefighting / Ag Aviation Pilot

$92,000–$155,000+ hazard

Yellowstone + Grand Teton NPS aerial firefighting + WY crop dusting

Mid-Career Pilot (5-10 yrs)

$88,000–$148,000

Regional or military pilot · transitioning to major carrier

New Pilot (CFI / Flight Instructor)

$42,000–$58,000+ hours

New CFI + flight instructor · building hours at CYS + JAC + Casper flight schools

Worth knowing: Jackson Hole UHNW corporate aviation + the substantial post-2020 Jackson Hole UHNW migration private jet concentration is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state UHNW corporate aviation pilot anchor and a feature most national pilot surveys understate for WY. The substantial Jackson Hole UHNW corporate aviation (the substantial post-2020 Jackson Hole + Wilson + Teton Village UHNW migration driving substantial Jackson Hole UHNW private jet + corporate aviation demand + the substantial Jackson Hole Airport JAC private aviation terminal + the substantial Jackson Hole UHNW Snake River Sporting Club + Spring Creek + Amangani UHNW resort private aviation + the substantial Jackson Hole UHNW substantial Teton County wealth ~$30B+ supporting private aviation + the substantial Jackson Hole UHNW substantial post-2020 substantial private jet + helicopter aviation growth + the substantial Jackson Hole UHNW substantial JAC private aviation terminal expansion) supports distinctive WY UHNW corporate pilot work. Senior Jackson Hole UHNW corporate pilots clear $175-325K+ benefits. WY ANG 153rd Airlift Wing Cheyenne C-130H + F.E. Warren operational test + Cheyenne Regional + Jackson Hole airports + the substantial WY medevac + Yellowstone + Grand Teton NPS aerial firefighting + WY agricultural aviation. WY 0% state income tax + WY RTW since 1963 anchor the WY pilot proposition.