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Pilot salary in India 2026
First officer pay at 3 airlines based in India runs from $19k to $68k a year gross, with a median of $44k. The highest figure in this list is at IndiGo. Captain pay at 4 airlines based in India runs from $65k to $211k a year gross, with a median of $117k. The highest figure in this list is at IndiGo.
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 | Captain | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndiGo India | $34k–68k | $95k–211k | Unofficial |
| Air India India | $29k–58k | $90k–190k | Press |
| SpiceJet India | – | $95k | Press |
| Air India Express India | $19k–44k | $65k–72k | Unofficial |
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