Commercial Pilots pay range in Allentown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,330 a year or less, while the top 10% make $272,160 or more. The middle half of commercial pilots in Allentown earn between $124,960 and $218,820.
- $78K10th
- $125K25th
- $171KMedian
- $219K75th
- $272K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $166,500 | $13,875 | — |
| Median | $170,600 | $14,217 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $124,960 | $10,413 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $218,820 | $18,235 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Commercial Pilots pay in Allentown vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Commercial pilots in Allentown earn 10% more than the Pennsylvania average ($151,950) and 14% more than the U.S. average ($146,080). At the median the gap is +38% against the U.S. median of $123,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $166,500 | $170,600 | $78,330 | $272,160 | 50 |
| Pennsylvania | $151,950 | $134,030 | $74,610 | $263,290 | 530 |
| United States | $146,080 | $123,220 | $58,850 | $266,620 | 47,630 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Commercial Pilots salary after taxes in Allentown
On the average salary of $166,500, a single filer in Allentown takes home about $119,957 a year, or $9,996 a month and $4,614 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
The Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in PA | $119,957 | $9,996 |
| Working in NJ | $116,653 | $9,721 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Allentown a good place for commercial pilots? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Allentown area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.0), so the average $166,500 buys what about $166,553 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Allentown ($48,990). A typical home costs $363,989, or 2.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Commercial Pilots salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Allentown ranks 1st of 4 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Allentown$166,500
- Philadelphia$157,600
- Reading$153,460
- Pittsburgh$147,180
Highest-paying cities for commercial pilots
Waterbury, CT pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($267,680).
- Waterbury, CT$267,680
- Kiryas Joel, NY$226,850
- Bridgeport, CT$226,590
- Santa Rosa, CA$218,810
- Louisville, KY$210,350
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Commercial Pilots salary in Allentown: questions
What is the entry-level commercial pilots salary in Allentown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,330 a year and the 25th percentile is $124,960, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the commercial pilots take-home pay in Allentown?
About $119,957 a year ($9,996 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $166,500. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do commercial pilots earn more in Allentown than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% more than the U.S. average for this job ($146,080).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-2012; area Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (10900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.44, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.44).
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