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The salary range for different pilot jobs varies significantly depending on the role experience type of license, and whether the pilot operates domestically or internationally.

In India:

  • Commercial airlines (First Officers to Captains): Salaries typically fall between INR 1.25 lakh to INR 8 lakh per month.

  • Cargo pilots earn between INR 1 lakh to INR 3.3 lakh per month.

  • Charter or private jet pilots make in the range of INR 1.6 lakh to INR 4 lakh per month pilotcet.com.

  • Helicopter pilots, involved in roles such as medevac or agricultural work, typically earn INR 0.83 lakh to INR 4.1 lakh per month.

These numbers reflect the broad spectrum of pilot careers from flying private or chartered aircraft to specialized helicopter operations and cargo services. Salaries differ across segments due to varying operational demands certifications, and industry structures.

Additionally, PilotCET highlights the variance in compensation based on position and experience more generally across the aviation sector:

  • Fresh Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) holders or First Officers in India usually start with salaries around INR 1.5 lakh to INR 3 lakh per month and internationally they may earn significantly more.

  • Senior First Officers, with around 1,500–2,500 flight hours under their belt can expect salaries in the range of INR 3 lakh to INR 6 lakh per month 

  • Captains, especially those with an Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) and required experience (typically over 3,000 flight hours)  can earn between INR 6 lakh to INR 10 lakh per month in India and substantially higher if flying international routes.

  • Senior Captains or Check Captains with years of experience and additional responsibilities like training other pilots may exceed INR 10 lakh to INR 15 lakh per month domestically and even more abroad

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