How much is the salary after becoming a pilot?

The salaries of Pilots are similar all over the aviation market, it differs only on the basis of allowances that are paid to the pilots. Any FO can expect initial salary of around Rs. 1.3-2.0 lacs per month. The flying allowances range between Rs. 1700-2400 per hour. Layover allowances are paid at the rate of $18-24 per day. So for any FO who flies around 60-70 hours per month the salary ranges between Rs. 2.0-3.0 lacs per month. For captains the salary almost doubles i.e. Rs. 4.0-7.0 lacs per month, initially. This range includes almost all the salary packages offered by either schedules operators or non-scheduled operators.

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Once confirmed with the necessary endorsement, commercial pilots are paid handsomely. Entry-level pilots can earn up to Rs 1.5 lakhs per month with domestic airlines and even higher on international routes. Senior pilots can earn in the vicinity of Rs. 5 lakhs per month.

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