Average Aircraft Pilot Salary in India for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Aircraft Pilot salary for 2024 in India and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Indian rupee. To keep things simple, we are using the INR currency code instead of the currency symbol โ‚น.

How Much Does an Aircraft Pilot Make in India?

An Aircraft Pilot working in India will typically earn around 656,800 INR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 349,300 INR to the highest average salary of 995,200 INR.

Average Annual Salary
656,800 INR
Average Monthly Salary
54,733 INR

Lowest Annual Salary
349,300 INR
Lowest Monthly Salary
29,108 INR

Highest Annual Salary
995,200 INR
Highest Monthly Salary
82,933 INR

These are average salaries for an Aircraft Pilot in India and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for an Aircraft Pilot to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Aircraft Pilot salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Aircraft Pilot Salaries in India

So we've looked at the average salaries an Aircraft Pilot will earn in India. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Aircraft Pilot can earn between 349,300 INR and 995,200 INR on average in India. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for an Aircraft Pilot in India is 615,700 INR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 615,700 INR, and 50% of the population earn more than 615,700 INR.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Aircraft Pilot salary in India, 25% of the population are earning less than 431,300 INR while 75% of the population earn more than 431,300 INR.

75% of the population earn less than 756,700 INR, and 25% of the population earn more than 756,700 INR.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Aircraft Pilot Salary by Experience Level in India

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average aircraft pilot salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. An Aircraft Pilot in India that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 397,900 INR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Aircraft Pilot salary would increase to 489,500 INR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Aircraft Pilot, the average salary would be 695,400 INR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 810,500 INR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Aircraft Pilot with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 894,500 INR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Aircraft Pilot with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 945,400 INR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
397,900 INR
2-5 Years +23%
489,500 INR
5-10 Years +42%
695,400 INR
10-15 Years +17%
810,500 INR
15-20 Years +10%
894,500 INR
20+ Years +6%
945,400 INR

Aircraft Pilot Salary by Education Level in India

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for an Aircraft Pilot in India based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Aircraft Pilot in India with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 528,600 INR.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Aircraft Pilot in India with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 773,400 INR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Certificate or Diploma
528,600 INR
Bachelor's Degree +47%
773,400 INR

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in India is around 160,000 to 479,000 INR and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Aircraft Pilot Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In India, a male aircraft pilot will earn an average of 691,200 INR, while a female aircraft pilot will earn around 598,600 INR.

This means that a male aircraft pilot earns approximately 15% more than a female aircraft pilot for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in India

Male
691,200 INR
Female -15%
598,600 INR

Aircraft Pilot Average Pay Raise in India

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for an Aircraft Pilot in India is around 13% every 17 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in India is around 9% every 16 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 13 ÷ 17 ) × 12  = 9%

What this means is that an Aircraft Pilot in India can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 9% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in India for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in India.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
1%
Energy
2%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
4%
Travel
5%
Construction
6%
Education
7%

Aircraft Pilot Bonus and Incentive Rates in India

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

An Aircraft Pilot is a high bonus based job, with 79% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

21% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 6% to 8%.

Received Bonus
79%
No Bonus
21%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in India earn approximately 6% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
392,300 INR
Private Sector -6%
371,100 INR

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Aircraft Pilot

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Aircraft Pilot in India.

Job Title Category Salary
Aeronautical Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 406,300 INR
Aerospace Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 485,300 INR
Aerospace Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 363,000 INR
Air Crew Member Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 239,000 INR
Air Crew Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 258,400 INR
Air Traffic Assistant Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 222,300 INR
Air Traffic Controller Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 417,200 INR
Aircraft Assembler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 197,600 INR
Aircraft Body Repairer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 176,800 INR
Aircraft Captain Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 628,000 INR
Aircraft Electrician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 209,500 INR
Aircraft Electronics Techician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 209,500 INR
Aircraft Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 397,900 INR
Aircraft Fueler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 176,800 INR
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 369,300 INR
Aircraft Maintenance Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 615,700 INR
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 403,100 INR
Aircraft Maintenance Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 183,600 INR
Aircraft Mechanic Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 197,600 INR
Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 194,600 INR
Aircraft Quality Assurance Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 524,700 INR
Aircraft Rigging Assembler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 194,600 INR
Aircraft Service Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 183,600 INR
Airfield Management Specialist Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 588,500 INR
Airfield Operations Specialist Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 440,200 INR
Airline Cabin Crew Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 384,500 INR
Airline Copilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 428,400 INR
Airline Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 656,800 INR
Airlines Sales Director Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 768,900 INR
Airlines Sales Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 701,400 INR
Airlines Structural Assembler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 172,200 INR
Airport Services Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 258,400 INR
Airport Services Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 788,000 INR
Airport Services Supervisor Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 454,900 INR
Assistant Aircraft Mechanic Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 172,200 INR
Aviation Analyst Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 514,300 INR
Aviation Inspector Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 444,300 INR
Aviation Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 798,900 INR
Aviation Operations Controller Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 431,300 INR
Aviation Resources Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 684,900 INR
Aviation Safety Assistant Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 227,600 INR
Aviation Safety Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 743,300 INR
Aviation Safety Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 397,900 INR
Aviation Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 183,600 INR
Cargo and Freight Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 172,200 INR
Cargo Executive Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 361,500 INR
Chief Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 684,900 INR
First Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 283,700 INR
Fleet Controller Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 615,700 INR
Fleet Management Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 267,100 INR
Flight Attendant Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 263,100 INR
Flight Planner Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 353,600 INR
Flight Scheduler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 317,700 INR
Flight Simulation Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 353,600 INR
Freight and Cargo Inspector Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 275,200 INR
Helicopter Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 428,400 INR
Loading Bridge Operator Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 164,200 INR
Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 656,800 INR
Ramp Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 172,200 INR
Reservations Sales Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 216,800 INR
Safety and Quality Specialist Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 394,800 INR
Test Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 467,100 INR

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in India, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
agra 581,000 INR
Ahmadabad 709,600 INR
Bangalore 727,400 INR
Bhopal 695,200 INR
Chennai 714,600 INR
Coimbatore 672,600 INR
Delhi 781,200 INR
Ghaziabad 639,100 INR
Hyderabad 713,900 INR
Indore 659,200 INR
Jaipur 681,500 INR
Kanpur 707,600 INR
Kolkata 727,400 INR
Lucknow 688,900 INR
Ludhiana 625,000 INR
Madurai 605,700 INR
Mumbai 780,600 INR
Nagpur 645,800 INR
Patna 592,600 INR
Pimpri-Chinchwad 658,300 INR
Pune 699,700 INR
Surat 733,300 INR
Vadodara 612,500 INR
Visakhapatnam 671,000 INR

Salary Comparison by State

The table below includes links to the average salary for each state in India.

City Average Salary
Andaman & Nicobar Islands 592,600 INR
Andhra Pradesh 736,700 INR
Arunachal Pradesh 596,100 INR
Assam 724,000 INR
Bihar 778,900 INR
Chandigarh 619,000 INR
Chhatisgarh 701,400 INR
Dadra & Nagar Haveli 562,200 INR
Daman & Diu 582,700 INR
Delhi 672,600 INR
Goa 585,900 INR
Gujarat 757,600 INR
Haryana 669,100 INR
Himachal Pradesh 681,500 INR
Jammu & Kashmir 672,600 INR
Jharkhand 699,700 INR
Karnataka 772,700 INR
Kerala 709,600 INR
Lakshadweep 529,600 INR
Madhya Pradesh 781,200 INR
Maharashtra 767,000 INR
Manipur 664,500 INR
Meghalaya 632,400 INR
Mizoram 574,200 INR
Nagaland 643,400 INR
Orissa 721,600 INR
Pondicherry 633,300 INR
Punjab 709,600 INR
Rajasthan 743,100 INR
Sikkim 605,700 INR
Tamil Nadu 754,900 INR
Tripura 620,300 INR
Uttar Pradesh 783,800 INR
Uttaranchal 675,100 INR
West Bengal 814,100 INR

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