Pilots at Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, and Spirit Airlines can earn up to $270,000 annually, though they typically earn less than their counterparts at Delta, American, and United. Base salaries start at about $58 for a first officer at Allegiant and can rise to $312 per hour for top captains at Spirit. Pilots often exceed monthly flight minimums and may receive additional per diem pay, contributing to a six-figure salary by their second year. Unions are advocating for pay raises to bring compensation in line with larger airlines.
Pilots at low-cost Allegiant, Frontier, and Spirit can earn a base pay of up to $270,000 annually, but face lower salaries compared to major carriers like Delta and American.
The annual base pay for budget airline pilots varies based on contractual guarantees and seniority but can reach high six-figure salaries by their second year.
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