Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers H1B Salary Data
SOC 53-2011.00· Last updated from DOL OFLC Disclosure Data · FY2026
The median H1B base salary for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers is $187,200, based on 1,138 disclosure filings to the U.S. Department of Labor through FY2026.
Source: DOL OFLC Disclosure Data (FY2026) · About
Median H1B Wage
$187,200
Total H1B Filings
1,138
Wage Range
$34,101 – $523,806
Prevailing Wage Premium
At prevailing wage
Filings at prevailing wage
56%
Share of H-1B filings offering exactly the DOL prevailing wage.
H-1B Wage Distribution
- P25 $119,954
- P50 (median) $187,200
- P75 $215,280
- P90 $340,538
Counts are H-1B disclosure filings (LCA filing-level counts, not distinct individuals or hires). The median (P50) equals the headline median, $187,200.
H-1B Prevailing-Wage Level Mix
- Level I (entry)7.2%(85)
- Level II8.9%(105)
- Level III5.5%(64)
- Level IV (expert)0.8%(9)
- Unknown77.6%(910)
OEWS prevailing-wage levels claimed on the filings (Level I entry → Level IV expert); filing-level counts. Wage level affects lottery odds →
FY2027 Lottery Entry Weighting
Under the FY2027 weighted H-1B selection, a cap-subject registration earns pool entries equal to its OEWS wage level — Level IV gets 4×the entries of Level I. More entries mean proportionally better odds, but the actual odds also depend on the national applicant pool, which is unknown until the draw runs — so this card shows the entry weighting, not a chance of being selected.
1.99 entries
Average lottery entries per registration for this role and area under FY2027 weighting (1 = entry-level, 4 = highest).
- Level I (entry)1×32.3% of filings (85)
- Level II2×39.9% of filings (105)
- Level III3×24.4% of filings (64)
- Level IV (expert)4×3.4% of filings (9)
27.8% of level-tagged filings here are Level III–IV (3–4 entries each). The draw stays beneficiary-centric: one person is one unit no matter how many employers register them, and if the same beneficiary is registered at different wage levels, the lowest level sets the weight.
Rules as of July 25, 2026; effective for FY2027 (DHS weighted selection, eff. Feb 27 2026); subject to ongoing litigation.
FY2027 DHS weighted selection · OEWS wage levels · entry weighting only, not a guarantee of selection.
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P10 $97,386 · P50 $187,200 · P90 $340,538
LCA filing-level counts, not distinct individuals or hires.
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H-1B Year-Over-Year Trend
- FY2022 300 filings · $109,356
- FY2023 224 filings · $187,200
- FY2024 287 filings · $202,072
- FY2025 218 filings · $203,928
Bars are LCA filing-level counts per fiscal year (not distinct cases; they don’t sum to the headline total). The latest FY is a partial year — shown hatched/faded with a dashed median line, not a completed trend point. Earlier years may be affected by SOC occupation-code revisions, so volumes aren’t strictly comparable across the full range.
Top H1B Employers
| # | Employer | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | skywest airlines | 263 |
| 2 | psa airlines | 184 |
| 3 | spirit airlines | 178 |
| 4 | frontier airlines | 80 |
| 5 | red wing aeroplane | 71 |
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers — H-1B salary summary (FY2021–2026)
As of FY2026, Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers (SOC 53-2011.00) has 1,138 H-1B LCA filings on record with a median annual wage of $187,200, representing a 0.0% premium at the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation. The top employers were skywest airlines, psa airlines, and spirit airlines. Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC Disclosure Data, aggregated and analyzed by VisaSalaries Research. https://visasalaries.com/about
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median H1B salary for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers?
The median H1B base salary for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers is $187,200, based on 1,138 labor condition application (LCA) filings disclosed by the U.S. Department of Labor through FY2026.
How many H1B applications are filed for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers roles?
There are 1,138 H1B LCA filings on record for SOC occupation Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers (53-2011.00) with the U.S. Department of Labor through FY2026.
What is the H1B salary range for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers?
Disclosed H1B annual wages for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers range from $34,101 to $523,806, based on DOL OFLC filings through FY2026.
How do Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers H1B wages compare to the prevailing wage?
The median H1B wage for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers is at the U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage for this SOC occupation.
Which employers file the most H1B applications for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers?
The top H1B sponsors for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers are skywest airlines, psa airlines, spirit airlines, frontier airlines, and red wing aeroplane. Source: DOL OFLC Disclosure Data.
What SOC code is Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers?
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers is classified under SOC code 53-2011.00 in the U.S. Department of Labor Standard Occupational Classification system.
Where does this Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers H1B salary data come from?
All figures are aggregated from U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure filings (H-1B LCA records) by VisaSalaries and updated quarterly. See our data overview at https://visasalaries.com/about for details.