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Captain Salary in San Diego, California

Captain Salary in San Diego, CA

How much does a Captain make in San Diego, CA? The average Captain salary in San Diego, CA is $172,000 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $148,700 and $204,400. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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10th Percentile Captain Salary $127,487 San Diego,CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Captain Salary $148,700 San Diego,CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Captain Salary $172,000 San Diego,CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Captain Salary $204,400 San Diego,CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Captain Salary $233,899 San Diego,CA March 26, 2024
25% $148,700 10% $127,487 90% $233,899 75% $204,400 $172,000 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Captain follows required procedures to perform pre-flight checks and inspections. Pilots aircraft following standard operating procedures to ensure that flights operate according to all regulations, safety, and company policies. Being an Captain completes required documentation and performs post-flight procedures as required. Determines flight routes, speed, take-off, and landing times that will fulfill scheduling requirements. In addition, Captain may require a bachelor's degree. Requires FAA Commercial Pilot's License with necessary ratings. Typically reports to chief pilot. Being an Captain work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Working as an Captain typically requires 7+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Job Openings for Captain in San Diego, CA
  • HII Mission Technologies - San Diego, CA
    Requisition Number: 18506 Required Travel: 11 - 25% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Hours Per Week: 40 Anticipated Salary Range: $83,865.00 - $1...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club - Newport Beach, CA
    must have some fine dining experience. Knowledge of BEO's. Available Wednesday - Sunday. Benefits avaialble after 90 days. Hourly rate plus pooled service ...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • C2 Collaborative - San Clemente, CA
    C2 Collaborative is an award-winning Landscape Architectural firm that thrives on pushing the envelope in landscape design, urban development, and land pla...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Arena Staffing - , CA
    Looking for a Job Captain to assist the Project Manager in overseeing the production and drawings. Also looking for someone who can produce construction Do...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • COAR Design Group - Santa Rosa, CA
    Architecture that enhances quality of life. COAR is an abbreviation of the term: COmmunity ARchitects. Community is at the heart of everything we do and ev...
    - 5 Days Ago

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    First Officer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    10 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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