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First officer pay at 4 airlines in Africa flying the Boeing 737 runs from $7k to $66k a year gross, with a median of $47k. The highest figure in this list is at EgyptAir. Pay is set per airline, not per aircraft type: most airlines pay one scale across their fleet, and where a scale differs by aircraft (often more on widebodies) the airline page shows it.
Gross yearly pay in US dollars, converted at current exchange rates. Monthly pay is counted 12 times, hourly rates at 900 paid hours a year. Figures come from collective agreements, official airline packages, the aviation press and, where nothing better exists, unofficial figures (marked). Updated 3 Nov 2026.
| Airline | First officer | Source |
|---|---|---|
| EgyptAir Egypt | $54k–66k | Unofficial |
| RwandAir Rwanda | $56k | Unofficial |
| Kenya Airways Kenya | $29k–48k | Unofficial |
| Ethiopian Airlines Ethiopia | $7k–14k | Unofficial |
Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Lanseria, South Africa · minimum 1,500 hours · permanent
CMN · contract · pay: Up to EUR 5,500 per month plus overtime and loyalty bonus