What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Chief Flight Instructor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Assistant Chief Flight Instructor?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Chief Flight Instructor roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assistant Chief Flight Instructor's salary?

An Assistant Chief Flight Instructor's salary grows with experience: starting around $132,002 for beginners, reaching about $134,803 at mid-level, and approach $142,133 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Chief Flight Instructor?

Assistant Chief Flight Instructor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Chief Flight Instructor roles are District of Columbia $157,991, California $157,391, Massachusetts $155,294. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Chief Flight Instructor roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Chief Flight Instructor level roles vary by specialization: Helicopter Flight Instructor: $183,831; Chief Pilot I: $170,986; Flight Instructor: $118,895; Flight Trainer: $99,388; Chief Flight Nurse: $83,423.

Assistant Chief Flight Instructor Salary in Colorado

How much does an Assistant Chief Flight Instructor make in Colorado? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Chief Flight Instructor in Colorado is $145,591 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $70.

However, an Assistant Chief Flight Instructor's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $193,154
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $126,679 to $170,487
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $109,462

10% $109,462

50% (Median) $145,591

90% $193,154

Assistant Chief Flight Instructor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$170,487	$14,207	$3,279	$82
Average	$145,591	$12,133	$2,800	$70
25th Percentile	$126,679	$10,557	$2,436	$61

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Chief Flight Instructor Salaries

An Assistant Chief Flight Instructor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Chief Flight Instructor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Chief Flight Instructor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $132,002
Early Career (1-2 years): $133,402
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $134,803
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $138,444
Expert (over 8 years): $142,133

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Assistant Chief Flight Instructor	less than 1 year	$132,002
Early Career Level Assistant Chief Flight Instructor	1-2 years	$133,402
Mid-Level Level Assistant Chief Flight Instructor	2-4 years	$134,803
Senior-Level Level Assistant Chief Flight Instructor	5-8 years	$138,444
Expert Level Assistant Chief Flight Instructor	over 8 years	$142,133

How Do Assistant Chief Flight Instructor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assistant Chief Flight Instructors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $157,991.
California: $157,391.
Massachusetts: $155,294.

District of Columbia $157,991 California $157,391 Massachusetts $155,294 Washington $154,723 New Jersey $154,666 Alaska $154,466 Connecticut $152,497 New York $151,698

Hawaii $149,144 Rhode Island $147,945 Maryland $147,132 Minnesota $146,019 Colorado $145,591 Illinois $145,448 Oregon $144,906 Delaware $144,506

New Hampshire $144,255 Virginia $143,693 Pennsylvania $142,052 Nevada $141,224 North Dakota $140,953 Michigan $140,525 Wisconsin $140,368 Vermont $140,054

Texas $139,184 Maine $139,127 Arizona $139,041 Ohio $138,941 Georgia $137,628 Indiana $136,972 Wyoming $136,844 Utah $136,644

Iowa $136,558 Kansas $135,873 Louisiana $135,673 North Carolina $135,602 Missouri $135,574 Florida $135,017 Montana $134,717 Nebraska $134,432

Kentucky $134,275 South Carolina $133,704 Tennessee $133,348 Idaho $133,205 New Mexico $132,163 Oklahoma $131,935 Alabama $131,093 South Dakota $129,680

Arkansas $128,910 West Virginia $128,496 Mississippi $127,255

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Chief Flight Instructor

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Glen Haven: $142,740
Hygiene: $147,701
Johnstown: $143,058

Glen Haven, CO $142,740

Hygiene, CO $147,701

Johnstown, CO $143,058

Laporte, CO $141,473

Livermore, CO $141,013

Loveland, CO $142,611

Lyons, CO $147,441

Masonville, CO $141,562

Mead, CO $144,683

Milliken, CO $142,860

Niwot, CO $148,860

Red Feather Lakes, CO $141,401

Severance, CO $141,675

Timnath, CO $141,493

Wellington, CO $140,701

Windsor, CO $141,697

Brighton, CO $145,208

Ault, CO $141,427

Briggsdale, CO $141,465

Carr, CO $139,032

Eastlake, CO $145,586

Eaton, CO $141,874

Evans, CO $142,596

Fort Lupton, CO $144,794

Galeton, CO $141,888

Gilcrest, CO $143,375

Gill, CO $142,120

Greeley, CO $142,245

Henderson, CO $145,434

Hudson, CO $144,318

Keenesburg, CO $143,622

Kersey, CO $142,137

La Salle, CO $143,128

Lucerne, CO $142,092

Nunn, CO $140,977

Orchard, CO $141,448

Pierce, CO $141,517

Ohio City, CO $142,972

Parlin, CO $142,300

Penrose, CO $141,057

Pitkin, CO $142,795

Poncha Springs, CO $141,828

Powderhorn, CO $142,003

Rockvale, CO $140,417

Sargents, CO $141,588

Twin Lakes, CO $146,264

Westcliffe, CO $140,495

Wetmore, CO $139,592

Durango, CO $142,401

Cahone, CO $142,050

Cortez, CO $141,943

Dolores, CO $142,282

Dove Creek, CO $141,909

Egnar, CO $141,988

Hesperus, CO $141,157

Lewis, CO $142,302

Mancos, CO $141,941

Marvel, CO $141,153

Mesa Verde National Park, CO $141,206

Pleasant View, CO $141,642

Rico, CO $142,316

Towaoc, CO $141,351

Yellow Jacket, CO $142,132

Montrose, CO $142,848

Austin, CO $143,034

Bedrock, CO $141,952

Cedaredge, CO $143,179

Cory, CO $142,999

Crawford, CO $142,594

Delta, CO $142,845

Eckert, CO $143,069

Hotchkiss, CO $142,981

Lazear, CO $142,874

Naturita, CO $142,240

Norwood, CO $142,296

Nucla, CO $142,459

Olathe, CO $142,688

Ophir, CO $142,450

Ouray, CO $142,427

Paonia, CO $143,637

Paradox, CO $142,030

Placerville, CO $142,319

Redvale, CO $142,363

Ridgway, CO $142,407

Silverton, CO $142,167

Somerset, CO $144,072

Telluride, CO $142,477

Grand Junction, CO $143,727

Platteville, CO $143,693

Roggen, CO $142,210

Weldona, CO $141,113

Wiggins, CO $141,868

Fort Morgan, CO $141,170

Log Lane Village, CO $141,632

Akron, CO $140,147

Amherst, CO $139,697

Atwood, CO $140,638

Brush, CO $140,628

Crook, CO $140,238

Eckley, CO $139,796

Fleming, CO $140,507

Grover, CO $140,395

Haxtun, CO $140,478

Hereford, CO $139,499

Hillrose, CO $140,766

Holyoke, CO $140,053

Idalia, CO $139,351

Iliff, CO $140,606

Julesburg, CO $140,040

Lindon, CO $139,546

Merino, CO $140,760

New Raymer, CO $140,729

Otis, CO $140,272

Ovid, CO $140,088

Padroni, CO $140,250

Paoli, CO $140,479

Peetz, CO $140,211

Sedgwick, CO $140,140

Snyder, CO $140,655

Sterling, CO $140,879

Stoneham, CO $140,736

Vernon, CO $139,483

Woodrow, CO $139,837

Wray, CO $139,762

Yuma, CO $140,230

Anton, CO $139,582

Arapahoe, CO $138,482

Arriba, CO $138,984

Bethune, CO $139,189

Burlington, CO $139,060

Calhan, CO $141,260

Cascade, CO $142,421

Cheyenne Wells, CO $138,683

Cope, CO $139,516

Cripple Creek, CO $142,153

Divide, CO $142,229

Flagler, CO $139,127

Florissant, CO $142,113

Fountain, CO $141,247

Genoa, CO $139,078

Green Mountain Falls, CO $142,386

Guffey, CO $141,961

Hugo, CO $138,226

Joes, CO $139,655

Karval, CO $137,424

Kirk, CO $139,539

Kit Carson, CO $138,510

Limon, CO $139,917

Lake George, CO $142,327

Manitou Springs, CO $142,421

Matheson, CO $139,814

Peyton, CO $141,926

Ramah, CO $138,911

Rush, CO $139,242

Seibert, CO $139,068

Simla, CO $140,451

Stratton, CO $139,207

U S A F Academy, CO $142,413

Victor, CO $142,089

Vona, CO $139,149

Wild Horse, CO $138,243

Woodland Park, CO $142,304

Yoder, CO $139,779

Colorado Springs, CO $142,423

Clifton, CO $143,637

Fruita, CO $143,280

Gateway, CO $142,272

Glade Park, CO $142,764

Loma, CO $143,332

Mack, CO $142,951

Palisade, CO $143,378

Whitewater, CO $142,754

Glenwood Springs, CO $145,113

Dinosaur, CO $142,715

Aspen, CO $147,831

Snowmass Village, CO $147,825

Avon, CO $146,498

Basalt, CO $147,360

Carbondale, CO $146,812

Collbran, CO $143,236

Craig, CO $144,288

De Beque, CO $143,219

Eagle, CO $145,899

Edwards, CO $146,211

Parachute, CO $143,965

Battlement Mesa, CO $143,833

Gypsum, CO $145,173

Hamilton, CO $144,903

Hayden, CO $144,493

Maybell, CO $142,894

Meeker, CO $144,916

Meredith, CO $146,876

Mesa, CO $143,166

Minturn, CO $146,052

Molina, CO $143,081

New Castle, CO $144,612

Rangely, CO $143,296

Red Cliff, CO $146,033

Rifle, CO $144,254

Silt, CO $144,195

Slater, CO $143,602

Snowmass, CO $147,528

Wolcott, CO $145,986

Woody Creek, CO $147,821

Vail, CO $146,678

Pueblo, CO $138,099

Colorado City, CO $139,044

Aguilar, CO $139,650

Arlington, CO $137,192

Avondale, CO $138,469

Beulah, CO $139,052

Boncarbo, CO $139,719

Boone, CO $138,917

Branson, CO $138,576

Campo, CO $138,062

Cheraw, CO $138,328

Crowley, CO $138,623

Eads, CO $138,426

Fort Lyon, CO $138,273

Fowler, CO $138,670

Gardner, CO $140,027

Granada, CO $138,737

Hartman, CO $139,003

Hasty, CO $138,577

Haswell, CO $137,758

Hoehne, CO $139,493

Holly, CO $138,564

Kim, CO $138,433

La Junta, CO $138,523

Lamar, CO $138,945

Las Animas, CO $138,446

La Veta, CO $140,271

Mc Clave, CO $138,599

Manzanola, CO $138,416

Model, CO $138,627

Olney Springs, CO $138,179

Ordway, CO $137,491

Pritchett, CO $138,440

Rocky Ford, CO $138,216

Rye, CO $139,257

Sheridan Lake, CO $138,480

Springfield, CO $138,724

Sugar City, CO $137,123

Swink, CO $138,385

Trinchera, CO $138,895

Trinidad, CO $139,498

Two Buttes, CO $138,717

Vilas, CO $138,696

Walsenburg, CO $139,532

Walsh, CO $138,550

Weston, CO $139,983

Wiley, CO $138,472

Alamosa, CO $141,337

Antonito, CO $141,247

Arboles, CO $141,532

Arvada, CO $145,592

Aurora, CO $145,492

Bayfield, CO $141,931

Broomfield, CO $146,231

Commerce City, CO $145,250

Dupont, CO $145,528

Eldorado Springs, CO $148,993

Lafayette, CO $147,671

Louisville, CO $147,854

Westminster, CO $145,525

Wheat Ridge, CO $145,518

Agate, CO $140,362

Bennett, CO $144,011

Byers, CO $142,292

Castle Rock, CO $142,922

Deer Trail, CO $141,353

Elbert, CO $142,019

Elizabeth, CO $143,216

Englewood, CO $145,492

Franktown, CO $142,828

Kiowa, CO $142,186

Larkspur, CO $142,459

Littleton, CO $145,348

Lone Tree, CO $144,964

Louviers, CO $144,763

Monument, CO $142,319

Palmer Lake, CO $142,333

Parker, CO $144,433

Sedalia, CO $142,995

Strasburg, CO $143,553

Watkins, CO $144,630

Denver, CO $145,477

Thornton, CO $145,591

Boulder, CO $149,712

Golden, CO $145,506

Alma, CO $144,687

Bailey, CO $144,359

Black Hawk, CO $146,961

Bond, CO $145,972

Breckenridge, CO $144,997

Buffalo Creek, CO $143,860

Burns, CO $145,034

Central City, CO $146,134

Clark, CO $143,660

Climax, CO $145,164

Coalmont, CO $143,412

Como, CO $142,922

Conifer, CO $144,735

Cowdrey, CO $142,832

Dillon, CO $144,910

Dumont, CO $145,614

Evergreen, CO $145,254

Empire, CO $144,949

Fairplay, CO $143,055

Fraser, CO $145,113

Frisco, CO $145,805

Georgetown, CO $144,840

Granby, CO $144,726

Grand Lake, CO $144,646

Grant, CO $143,617

Hartsel, CO $142,293

Hot Sulphur Springs, CO $144,532

Idaho Springs, CO $145,367

Idledale, CO $145,357

Indian Hills, CO $145,282

Jamestown, CO $149,471

Jefferson, CO $143,316

Kittredge, CO $145,297

Kremmling, CO $144,518

Leadville, CO $144,987

Mc Coy, CO $145,011

Morrison, CO $145,251

Nederland, CO $148,111

Oak Creek, CO $144,753

Parshall, CO $145,375

Phippsburg, CO $144,896

Pine, CO $144,034

Pinecliffe, CO $148,807

Rand, CO $143,422

Rollinsville, CO $147,420

Shawnee, CO $144,000

Silver Plume, CO $144,227

Steamboat Springs, CO $144,483

Tabernash, CO $145,451

Toponas, CO $144,842

Walden, CO $143,208

Ward, CO $147,721

Winter Park, CO $145,638

Yampa, CO $145,038

Silverthorne, CO $145,681

Longmont, CO $147,125

Allenspark, CO $146,457

Estes Park, CO $144,258

Bellvue, CO $142,411

Berthoud, CO $144,157

Dacono, CO $145,838

Drake, CO $142,463

Erie, CO $146,491

Firestone, CO $145,475

Fort Collins, CO $141,395

Frederick, CO $145,481

Blanca, CO $140,836

Capulin, CO $141,560

Center, CO $141,444

Chama, CO $140,354

Chimney Rock, CO $141,592

Chromo, CO $140,642

Conejos, CO $141,160

Creede, CO $141,901

Crestone, CO $140,902

Del Norte, CO $141,592

Fort Garland, CO $140,519

San Luis, CO $139,949

Homelake, CO $141,460

Hooper, CO $140,990

Ignacio, CO $141,320

Jaroso, CO $140,257

La Jara, CO $141,387

Manassa, CO $141,244

Moffat, CO $141,087

Monte Vista, CO $141,544

Mosca, CO $140,812

Pagosa Springs, CO $141,581

Romeo, CO $141,659

Saguache, CO $141,574

Sanford, CO $140,866

San Pablo, CO $140,143

South Fork, CO $141,734

Villa Grove, CO $141,277

Salida, CO $141,832

Almont, CO $145,484

Buena Vista, CO $145,261

Canon City, CO $141,200

Cimarron, CO $142,153

Coal Creek, CO $140,362

Coaldale, CO $141,485

Cotopaxi, CO $141,089

Crested Butte, CO $146,249

Florence, CO $140,141

Monarch, CO $142,129

Granite, CO $144,262

Gunnison, CO $142,263

Hillside, CO $141,036

Howard, CO $141,741

Lake City, CO $142,145

Nathrop, CO $142,259

Assistant Chief Flight Instructor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Chief Flight Instructor roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Chief Flight Instructor positions in Transportation or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Chief Flight Instructor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Chief Flight Instructor

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$189,268	$91.0	30%
Aerospace & Defense	$174,709	$84.0	20%
MFG Durable	$160,150	$77.0	10%

Assistant Chief Flight Instructor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Chief Flight Instructor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$126,679

Average $145,591/year

$170,487

$10,557

Average $12,133/month

$14,207

$2,436

Average $2,800/week

$3,279

$61

Average $70/hour

$82

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$170,487	$14,207	$3,279	$82
Average	$145,591	$12,133	$2,800	$70
25th Percentile	$126,679	$10,557	$2,436	$61

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