Highest-paying airline and aviation employers
Shield AI, Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command and Federal Aviation Administration post the highest median pay among airline and aviation employers that state pay on at least a few of their jobs. Every job on this page is in the United States, taken from the employer’s own career site or job system and checked to still be open.
Highest-paying airline and aviation employers
Rebuilt weekly. November 2026 edition.
| # | Employer | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shield AIDC · Open 17 · With pay 17 | $244k |
| 2 | Headquarters, Air Force Reserve CommandAZ · Open 6 · With pay 6 | $136k |
| 3 | Federal Aviation AdministrationCO · Open 132 · With pay 129 | $131k |
| 4 | Air National Guard UnitsMI · Open 10 · With pay 10 | $120k |
| 5 | Army National Guard UnitsNC · Open 8 · With pay 8 | $118k |
| 6 | U.S. Army Aviation and Missile CommandPA · Open 7 · With pay 7 | $118k |
| 7 | Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC)KY · Open 5 · With pay 5 | $117k |
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