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Pilot salary in Turkey 2026
First officer pay at 4 airlines based in Turkey runs from €36k to €95k a year gross, with a median of €70k. The highest figure in this list is at Turkish Airlines. Captain pay at 4 airlines based in Turkey runs from €72k to €145k a year gross, with a median of €119k. The highest figure in this list is at Pegasus Airlines.
Gross yearly pay in euros, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines Turkey | €60k–95k | €125k–142k | Unofficial |
| Pegasus Airlines Turkey | €73k–91k | €118k–145k | Unofficial |
| Corendon Airlines Turkey | €43k–83k | €78k–134k | Unofficial |
| SunExpress Turkey | €36k–47k | €72k–86k | Agreement / official |