ACP446 What Airline Pilots Really Make

What Airline Pilots Really Make and Why Sharing Your Pilot Paystub Is A Bad Idea


We have seen an increase in pilots sharing their end of year paystubs online. Let me tell you why I think this is a bad idea with both good and bad intentions.

Talking Points:

What pilots really make:

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/transportation-and-material-moving/airline-and-commercial-pilots.htm#tab-5
$239,200 or more scheduled air transportation 2024 stats
That puts you in the top 10% of commercial pilots
I will have a breakdown in more detail later.

Why you should not share your paystub online or anywhere else.
1. Personal & financial data exposure

2. Contractual or company policy issues

3. Context gets lost fast.

4. Online permanence

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