Commercial Pilots Salary in Kansas

Commercial Pilotss in Kansas have a median annual salary of $105,440, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $59,850 to $135,150, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Commercial Pilots pay in Kansas at a glance

Median annual salary

$105,440

Average annual salary

$111,540

25th percentile

$59,850

75th percentile

$135,150

10th percentile

$49,060

90th percentile

$175,820

People employed

680

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid commercial pilots roles in Kansas.

10th percentile
$49,060
25th percentile
$59,850
Median percentile
$105,440
75th percentile
$135,150
90th percentile
$175,820

Kansas vs U.S. salary

The median salary for commercial pilots roles in Kansas is about 14.4% below the U.S. median of $123,220 for the same occupation.

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How much does a commercial pilots make in Kansas?

Half of commercial pilots roles in Kansas report earning more than $105,440 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $111,540 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $59,850 and a quarter are above $135,150, so most commercial pilots pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect commercial pilots pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.