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The salaries for Cathay Pacific pilots, as well as for other pilots, depend on many factors, including training, experience and the types of aircraft the pilot operates. The Airline Pilot Central website reports that U.S.-based Cathay Pacific pilots earn between $6,500 and $18,000 per month, depending on experience.
National Salary Data. On average, commercial pilots reported annual earnings of $76,050 as of May 2011, as compared against the average annual salary of $118,070 for airline pilots. However, these earnings varied significantly by sector and area of employment.n average, commercial pilots reported annual earnings of $76,050 as of May 2011, as compared against the average annual salary of $118,070 for airline pilots.