What is the salary range for First Officer on H-1B?

H-1B salaries for First Officer range from $90,000 to $280,322.

Which companies hire the most First Officer on H-1B visas?

Top H-1B sponsors for First Officer include Frontier Airlines, Kalitta Air, LLC, Allegiant Air, LLC, based on certified filing counts.

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Q: What is the average H-1B salary for First Officer?

The average H-1B salary for First Officer is $213,686 based on 43 certified filings.

H-1B Salary Data · 43 certified filings

$213,686Avg. Salary

$90,000Minimum

$280,322Maximum

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for First Officer is $213,686 — 76% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 43 certified filings across all employers.

Section 1

What is the average H-1B salary for First Officer?

The average H-1B salary for First Officer is $213,686 based on 43 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $90,000 to $280,322.

$213,686

Average

$90,000

Minimum

$280,322

Maximum

Filings

Top Companies Hiring First Officer

Company	Avg. Salary	Filings
Frontier Airlines	$250,047	15
Kalitta Air, LLC	$243,360	11
Allegiant Air, LLC	$119,954	6
GOJET AIRLINES LLC	$194,717	5
AIR TRANSPORT INTERNATIONAL	$198,044	3

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First Officer Salaries by City

City	Avg. Salary	Filings
Denver, CO	$250,267	14
Ypsilanti, MI	$243,360	11

Related Roles

Pilot, First Officer ($198,238) Captain ($306,249) Airline Pilot ($245,438)

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.