Average Chief Pilot Salary in Canada for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Chief Pilot salary for 2024 in Canada 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 Canadian dollar. To keep things simple, we are using the CAD currency code instead of the currency symbol $.

How Much Does a Chief Pilot Make in Canada?

A Chief Pilot working in Canada will typically earn around 206,300 CAD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 107,300 CAD to the highest average salary of 319,700 CAD.

Average Annual Salary
206,300 CAD
Average Monthly Salary
17,191 CAD

Lowest Annual Salary
107,300 CAD
Lowest Monthly Salary
8,941 CAD

Highest Annual Salary
319,700 CAD
Highest Monthly Salary
26,641 CAD

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

Chief 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 Chief Pilot Salaries in Canada

So we've looked at the average salaries a Chief Pilot will earn in Canada. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Chief Pilot can earn between 107,300 CAD and 319,700 CAD on average in Canada. 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 a Chief Pilot in Canada is 205,700 CAD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 205,700 CAD, and 50% of the population earn more than 205,700 CAD.

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 Chief Pilot salary in Canada, 25% of the population are earning less than 140,700 CAD while 75% of the population earn more than 140,700 CAD.

75% of the population earn less than 258,700 CAD, and 25% of the population earn more than 258,700 CAD.

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.

Chief Pilot Salary by Experience Level in Canada

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 chief 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. A Chief Pilot in Canada that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 118,900 CAD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Chief Pilot salary would increase to 153,700 CAD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Chief Pilot, the average salary would be 218,500 CAD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 262,300 CAD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Chief Pilot with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 282,500 CAD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Chief Pilot with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 307,400 CAD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
118,900 CAD
2-5 Years +31%
153,700 CAD
5-10 Years +40%
218,500 CAD
10-15 Years +20%
262,300 CAD
15-20 Years +9%
282,500 CAD
20+ Years +8%
307,400 CAD

Chief Pilot Salary by Education Level in Canada

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 a Chief Pilot in Canada 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. A Chief Pilot in Canada with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 137,100 CAD.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Chief Pilot in Canada with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 205,700 CAD.

  • Master's Degree. A Chief Pilot in Canada with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 304,300 CAD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Certificate or Diploma
137,100 CAD
Bachelor's Degree +50%
205,700 CAD
Master's Degree +48%
304,300 CAD

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 Canada is around 49,800 to 149,000 CAD 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.

Chief 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 Canada, a male chief pilot will earn an average of 211,200 CAD, while a female chief pilot will earn around 204,900 CAD.

This means that a male chief pilot earns approximately 3% more than a female chief pilot for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Canada

Male
211,200 CAD
Female -3%
204,900 CAD

Chief Pilot Average Pay Raise in Canada

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 a Chief Pilot in Canada is around 13% every 16 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Canada is around 9% every 15 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 ÷ 16 ) × 12  = 10%

What this means is that a Chief Pilot in Canada can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 10% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Canada for 2024

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

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

Banking
2%
Energy
4%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
8%
Travel
1%
Construction
3%
Education
5%

Chief Pilot Bonus and Incentive Rates in Canada

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.

A Chief Pilot is a high bonus based job, with 83% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

17% 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
83%
No Bonus
17%

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

Public Sector
123,000 CAD
Private Sector -6%
115,600 CAD

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Chief Pilot

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Chief Pilot in Canada.

Job Title Category Salary
Aeronautical Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 132,000 CAD
Aerospace Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 152,700 CAD
Aerospace Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 114,600 CAD
Air Crew Member Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 72,000 CAD
Air Crew Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 79,800 CAD
Air Traffic Assistant Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 69,100 CAD
Air Traffic Controller Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 138,700 CAD
Aircraft Assembler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 65,200 CAD
Aircraft Body Repairer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 54,600 CAD
Aircraft Captain Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 195,200 CAD
Aircraft Electrician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 64,200 CAD
Aircraft Electronics Techician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 68,100 CAD
Aircraft Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 123,800 CAD
Aircraft Fueler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 56,800 CAD
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 121,800 CAD
Aircraft Maintenance Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 187,500 CAD
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 128,200 CAD
Aircraft Maintenance Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 55,700 CAD
Aircraft Mechanic Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 66,900 CAD
Aircraft Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 206,300 CAD
Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 65,500 CAD
Aircraft Quality Assurance Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 164,100 CAD
Aircraft Rigging Assembler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 63,700 CAD
Aircraft Service Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 56,100 CAD
Airfield Management Specialist Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 184,700 CAD
Airfield Operations Specialist Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 142,300 CAD
Airline Cabin Crew Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 127,700 CAD
Airline Copilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 130,500 CAD
Airline Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 210,600 CAD
Airlines Sales Director Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 250,600 CAD
Airlines Sales Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 229,000 CAD
Airlines Structural Assembler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 57,800 CAD
Airport Services Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 78,500 CAD
Airport Services Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 252,500 CAD
Airport Services Supervisor Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 141,000 CAD
Assistant Aircraft Mechanic Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 53,300 CAD
Aviation Analyst Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 163,500 CAD
Aviation Inspector Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 137,100 CAD
Aviation Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 263,900 CAD
Aviation Operations Controller Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 134,100 CAD
Aviation Resources Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 216,600 CAD
Aviation Safety Assistant Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 77,300 CAD
Aviation Safety Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 229,000 CAD
Aviation Safety Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 130,500 CAD
Aviation Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 58,100 CAD
Cargo and Freight Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 53,300 CAD
Cargo Executive Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 116,400 CAD
First Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 84,300 CAD
Fleet Controller Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 195,200 CAD
Fleet Management Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 84,500 CAD
Flight Attendant Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 83,400 CAD
Flight Planner Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 108,200 CAD
Flight Scheduler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 105,800 CAD
Flight Simulation Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 114,900 CAD
Freight and Cargo Inspector Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 89,900 CAD
Helicopter Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 130,400 CAD
Loading Bridge Operator Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 52,300 CAD
Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 205,400 CAD
Ramp Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 53,600 CAD
Reservations Sales Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 69,100 CAD
Safety and Quality Specialist Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 130,500 CAD
Test Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 146,700 CAD

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Brampton 223,700 CAD
Calgary 235,300 CAD
Edmonton 228,200 CAD
Gatineau 190,400 CAD
Halifax 206,100 CAD
Hamilton 209,700 CAD
Kitchener 211,200 CAD
Markham 206,700 CAD
Mississauga 222,300 CAD
Montreal 241,800 CAD
Ottawa 229,000 CAD
Quebec 219,500 CAD
Regina 205,400 CAD
Richmond 192,600 CAD
Saskatoon 191,100 CAD
Surrey 222,300 CAD
Toronto 247,400 CAD
Vancouver 223,800 CAD
Vaughan 195,500 CAD
Windsor 209,700 CAD
Winnipeg 222,700 CAD

Salary Comparison by State

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

City Average Salary
Alberta 223,800 CAD
British Columbia 236,700 CAD
Manitoba 228,200 CAD
New Brunswick 199,700 CAD
Newfoundland-Labrador 191,500 CAD
Northwest Territories 226,100 CAD
Nova Scotia 206,300 CAD
Nunavut 223,700 CAD
Ontario 233,600 CAD
Prince Edward Island 193,200 CAD
Quebec 241,000 CAD
Saskatchewan 206,100 CAD
Yukon 205,700 CAD

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