Captain
H-1B Salary Data · 59 certified filings
$306,250Avg. Salary
$116,000Minimum
$473,054Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Captain is $306,250 — 152% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 59 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Captain?
The average H-1B salary for Captain is $306,250 based on 59 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $116,000 to $473,054.
$306,250
Average
$116,000
Minimum
$473,054
Maximum
59
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Captain
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | $349,759 | 18 |
| JetSelect, LLC | $161,733 | 12 |
| GOJET AIRLINES LLC | $339,815 | 10 |
| Frontier Airlines | $461,621 | 6 |
| AIR TRANSPORT INTERNATIONAL | $307,382 | 3 |
| CommuteAir LLC | $160,257 | 3 |
Section 2
Captain Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | $461,621 | 6 |
| Chicago, IL | $347,023 | 10 |
| Bridgeton, MO | $339,815 | 10 |
| Atlanta, GA | $337,221 | 11 |
| Austin, TX | $130,000 | 5 |
Section 3
Pay for this role varies by DOL wage level — see the H-1B wage levels I–IV explained with prevailing wage data per level.
Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Category: Transportation. Updated: Q1 FY2025.