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Pilot, First Officer: H-1B salaries
135 labor condition applications used the job title Pilot, First Officer. Median offered base salary $187,200; middle half $187,200–$195,582.
Applications (LCAs)135
Median offered salary$187,200
Middle half of salaries$187,200–$195,582
10th–90th percentile$119,954–$197,538
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 116 | $187,200 |
| Allegiant Air, LLC | 10 | $119,954 |
| Global Crossing Airlines, Inc. | 5 | $145,320 |
| Southwest Airlines Co. | 3 | $87,213 |
| National Air Cargo Group, Inc. | 1 | $249,600 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level II (qualified) | $145,320 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 38 | $187,200 |
| FY2024 | 39 | $187,200 |
| FY2025 | 36 | $195,582 |
| FY2026 | 13 | $119,954 |
Cities
- Chicago, IL66
- Atlanta, GA49
- Miami, FL5
- Punta Gorda, FL5
- Dallas, TX3
- Clearwater, FL2
- Detroit, MI1
- Orlando, FL1
- Fort Lauderdale, FL1
- Pittsburgh, PA1
- Appleton, WI1
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).