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Embraer captain salary in North America 2026
Captain pay at 8 airlines in North America flying the Embraer runs from $77k to $202k a year gross, with a median of $165k. The highest figure in this list is at Envoy Air. 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 | Captain | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air United States | $145k–202k | Agreement / official |
| Horizon Air United States | $138k–200k | Press |
| Piedmont Airlines United States | $145k–192k | Unofficial |
| Mesa Airlines United States | $136k–195k | Unofficial |
| SkyWest Airlines United States | $130k–200k | Press |
| Republic Airways United States | $130k–200k | Press |
| Porter Airlines Canada | $80k–201k | Unofficial |
| Ameriflight United States | $77k–97k | Agreement / official |
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