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Commercial Pilots average salary by city in North Carolina
- Wilmington$162,700
- Charlotte$162,670
- Raleigh$147,260
- Greensboro$138,240
- Winston-Salem$135,980
- Fayetteville$127,260
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | $162,700 | $172,320 | $84,720 | $116,488 | 96 |
| Charlotte | $162,670 | $144,750 | $107,610 | $116,469 | 97 |
| Raleigh | $147,260 | $130,600 | $79,210 | $106,551 | 98 |
| Greensboro | $138,240 | $133,870 | $101,820 | $100,746 | 93 |
| Winston-Salem | $135,980 | $137,180 | $75,020 | $99,291 | 92 |
| Fayetteville | $127,260 | $128,170 | $72,820 | $93,679 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-2012.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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