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Captain Salary in Houston, Texas

Captain Salary in Houston, TX

How much does a Captain make in Houston, TX? The average Captain salary in Houston, TX is $160,600 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $138,900 and $190,800. 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 $119,143 Houston,TX March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Captain Salary $138,900 Houston,TX March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Captain Salary $160,600 Houston,TX March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Captain Salary $190,800 Houston,TX March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Captain Salary $218,296 Houston,TX March 26, 2024
25% $138,900 10% $119,143 90% $218,296 75% $190,800 $160,600 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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    First Officer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Captain

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Pilot in Commend

    10 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Captain in Houston, TX. The base salary for Captain ranges from $138,900 to $190,800 with the average base salary of $160,600. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $150,300 to $206,800 with the average total cash compensation of $174,100.
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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Houston, Texas

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