A UPS captain flying a Boeing 747-8, the largest jet in the fleet, receives nearly $34,000 per month in pay, while a FedEx pilot flying a similar large aircraft makes $30,500.
Is it really worth it to become a pilot?
Being a pilot means being able to travel the world. You can expect a hugely rewarding career. You will get to see new places and meet new people, and you get to see the world from a different perspective. A lot of pilots even enjoy flying abroad because they get paid more than they normally would in their home country.
Do pilots still get paid well?
Pilots with around 20 years of experience can earn the highest salaries. For instance, some senior, long-haul captains at American Airlines are forecasted to make a base salary of around $600,000 a year. Established airline pilots are paid very well, with the annual earnings of senior captains around $400,000.