How Much Do Qatar Airways Pilots Earn?
Qatar Airways, one of the world’s leading airlines, stands out with the salaries and benefits it offers to its pilots. Based in Doha, the company operates flights to nearly 200 destinations and attracts attention with its tax-free salary system.
At the airline, newly hired Second Officers earn around $32,000 annually, while First Officers make an average of $100,000 per year. Co-pilots receive a base salary of $6,500 per month, in addition to flight hour-based payments.
The starting salary for captains is around $139,000 annually. Experienced long-haul captains, especially those flying the Boeing 777 and Airbus A350, can earn up to $300,000 per year.
In addition to salaries, pilots are provided with housing allowances, health insurance, education support for their children, travel privileges, and 42 days of annual leave.
With the addition of new Airbus A321neo and Boeing 777X aircraft to its fleet, Qatar Airways continues recruiting pilots, particularly those with Airbus and Boeing type ratings.
