A ULCC specializing in small U.S. cities and dedicated to leisure routes.
An Allegiant Air captain earns an average of $189K per year, typically $164K–$226K. First officers average $107K ($57K–$151K). Figures are gross annual pay, before tax. Figures are as of March 2026.
Allegiant Air is a ULCC built on a distinctive business model that links small U.S. cities directly to leisure destinations such as Las Vegas and Florida at low fares. It specializes in point-to-point routes, and its efficient operation—no connections, with just two to three flights per week on each route—is a defining feature. The airline is transitioning to the A320 family while still operating some Boeing aircraft, and from its Las Vegas headquarters it continues to grow with a strong focus on operational efficiency.
* Figures are reference values based on public data and industry benchmarks. Verify actual compensation with each airline's official recruitment information.
| Position | Salary Range | Avg / Reference | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain International widebody |
$164K–$226K |
$189K | Pre-tax |
| First Officer Seniority-based |
$57K–$151K |
$107K | Seniority-based |
Salaries are USD-denominated and quoted pre-tax; U.S. federal income tax applies (top rate 37%). Pay progresses on a seniority-based system. As a carrier focused purely on U.S. domestic routes, Allegiant offers a stable business model. JPY figures are converted at USD/JPY = 150.
Modeled from the captain / first-officer ranges above, sliced into standard career stages. Bands marked est. are derived from those ranges (not official); verified bands come from active-pilot data. Management pay is crowd-sourced from verified pilots.
| Career Stage | Years | Annual (pre-tax) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadet / Trainee | ≤2 yrs | $19K–$28K | est. |
| First Officer — Junior | 3–5 yrs | $57K–$99K | est. |
| First Officer — Mid | 6–10 yrs | $83K–$125K | est. |
| First Officer — Senior | 11–15 yrs | $109K–$151K | est. |
| Captain — New | 15–18 yrs | $164K–$192K | est. |
| Captain — Mid | 19–24 yrs | $181K–$209K | est. |
| Senior Captain | 25+ yrs | $198K–$226K | est. |
| Management / Instructor / Examiner | — | Data wanted | crowd-sourced |
Directly connects leisure destinations such as Las Vegas, Florida and Arizona with small cities across the U.S. (130+). Its hallmark is a nonstop, point-to-point model with no connections.
Airbus A320, A319, and (in part) Boeing 757-200. Around 130 aircraft.
Type rating training at an FAA-certified ATO (Approved Training Organization). Conducted at Part 142 training centers (CAE, FlightSafety, etc.): ground school → simulator → LOFT.
After obtaining the type rating, Initial Operating Experience is flown under the supervision of a Check Airman (instructor captain). Typically around 25–50 legs.
Proficiency Check (PC) or Line Operational Evaluation (LOE) once or twice a year, compliant with FAA Part 121/135.
Primarily seniority-based. Requires the necessary flight hours (typically 5,000–8,000h or more) and passing a check by a Check Airman. An R-ATP (1,500h) provision is available.
Pass travel for the employee and family. Free or heavily discounted boarding on Allegiant and partner airlines.
Comprehensive medical insurance (employee and family). Loss-of-license insurance is also common.
Defined-contribution 401(k) with company matching. Matching of up to 5–16% is common.
Roughly 15–30 days per year (increasing with seniority). Flexible leave options such as flip and skip are available.
Daily allowance on flight days (around $2–4 per hour). Differs between domestic and international operations.
Additional allowance and lodging expenses provided for crews operating international flights.
Hiring status: Actively recruiting. Open to FAA ATP holders. U.S. work authorization required.
With an operating style of just two to three flights per week, the schedule is considered relatively easy to balance with other work or family life.
| Airline | Captain (range) | First Officer | Income Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Air 🇺🇸 | $164K–$226K | $57K–$151K | Income tax applies |
| ANA 🇯🇵 | $138K–$220K | $88K–$132K | ~33% (Japan) |
| JAL 🇯🇵 | $138K–$220K | $88K–$132K | ~33% (Japan) |
* Salary figures are SSOT reference values (pre-tax unless marked tax-free). ANA / JAL shown as the Japan baseline — ~33% income tax applies in Japan, so after-tax take-home is lower than the headline. Tax-free carriers pay 100% take-home. Verify exact figures with each airline.
Allegiant Air captain pay averages about $189K per year (range $164K–$226K), pre-tax. Figures are reference values based on public data and industry benchmarks.
Allegiant Air first officer pay averages about $107K per year (range $57K–$151K), pre-tax, rising with seniority — see the Career Ladder above for the year-by-year breakdown.
Captain / First Officer (Ongoing Recruitment) — Domestic flying. Las Vegas base.. Key requirements — License: FAA ATP (1,500h); English: Native or fluent; Minimum Flight Hours: To be confirmed; Work Eligibility: U.S. citizenship / permanent residency / work visa required. With an operating style of just two to three flights per week, the schedule is considered relatively easy to balance with other work or family life.
Allegiant Air captains average $189K, versus roughly $170K at ANA / JAL. Both figures are pre-tax; Japan applies ~33% income tax.
Dividing the annual average by 12, Allegiant Air captains earn about $16K a month and first officers about $8.9K. What actually lands each month moves with block hours flown, and where an annual bonus is paid the regular monthly figure sits lower with a spike in the bonus month.
Allegiant Air first officers average $107K and captains $189K — a step of about $82K, or roughly 1.8×. The full range runs $57K to $226K, and where you sit inside it is set by seniority, type rating and the routes you fly. The seniority table on this page breaks the same range into career stages.
Every figure on this page is gross, before income tax. Captains average $189K and first officers $107K pre-tax, and income tax, social insurance and any local levies come out of that. Take-home depends on where you are resident and on your own deductions, so no single percentage applies. Airlines based in countries with no personal income tax — the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia — leave more of the same gross figure in your hand.
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