Royal Jordanian — flag carrier of the Kingdom of Jordan · oneworld member
An Royal Jordanian captain earns an average of $107K per year, typically $85K–$138K. First officers average $57K ($44K–$72K). Figures are gross annual pay, before tax. Figures are as of March 2026.
Royal Jordanian is the flag carrier of the Kingdom of Jordan, founded in 1963. From its hub in Amman it serves the Middle East, Europe, North America and Asia, and it is a member of the oneworld alliance. Jordan levies income tax (up to 30%), and pay levels are somewhat lower than at other Middle Eastern carriers, though the cost of living is also comparatively low. The airline operates a modern fleet built around the B787 and the A320 family, and it has a track record of hiring foreign pilots.
* 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 |
$85K–$138K |
$107K | Pre-tax |
| First Officer Seniority-based |
$44K–$72K |
$57K | Seniority-based |
Figures are pre-tax. Captain pay is denominated in USD, while First Officer pay is paid as a combination of Jordanian dinar (JOD) and USD. Jordan's income tax (up to 30%) applies. A housing allowance is provided separately, on top of the pay package. Yen equivalents 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 | $44K–$57K | est. |
| First Officer — Mid | 6–10 yrs | $52K–$64K | est. |
| First Officer — Senior | 11–15 yrs | $60K–$72K | est. |
| Captain — New | 15–18 yrs | $85K–$109K | est. |
| Captain — Mid | 19–24 yrs | $100K–$123K | est. |
| Senior Captain | 25+ yrs | $115K–$138K | est. |
| Management / Instructor / Examiner | — | Data wanted | crowd-sourced |
From its Amman hub, Royal Jordanian serves Europe (London, Frankfurt, Paris and others), North America (New York, Chicago, Detroit and others), Asia (Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and others), and destinations across the Middle East region.
Boeing 787-8, Airbus A320/A321. Approximately 25 aircraft.
Type rating training at an ATO approved by a national civil aviation authority (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, etc.) or by EASA. The sequence runs ground school → simulator → LIFUS.
After the type rating is issued, Line Flying Under Supervision is conducted with an instructor captain on board. Typically around 50–80 legs.
Proficiency checks one to two times per year. Conducted to ICAO standards under the oversight of the relevant national authority.
Either seniority-based or merit-based. Middle Eastern full-service carriers place heavy weight on flight hours and internal assessment. The airline also has an extensive track record of hiring foreign captains.
Company-provided accommodation or a housing allowance. In most cases pilots may be accompanied by their families.
Free or heavily discounted tickets for the pilot and family members, including on partner airlines.
Comprehensive medical insurance for the pilot and family, including dental. Loss-of-license insurance is also standard.
Airport-to-home transport service or a commuting allowance.
Performance-linked or contractual bonuses. Some are paid twice a year.
Extensive staff travel and lounge access privileges across oneworld member airlines.
Hiring status: Proven track record of hiring foreign pilots. Holders of a B787 or A320 type rating are given preference.
Amman has a comparatively low cost of living by Middle Eastern standards, and the living environment is good.
| Airline | Captain (range) | First Officer | Income Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Jordanian 🇯🇴 | $85K–$138K | $44K–$72K | 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.
Royal Jordanian captain pay averages about $107K per year (range $85K–$138K), pre-tax. Figures are reference values based on public data and industry benchmarks.
Royal Jordanian first officer pay averages about $57K per year (range $44K–$72K), pre-tax, rising with seniority — see the Career Ladder above for the year-by-year breakdown.
Captain / First Officer (Foreign Pilot Recruitment) — International operations. Amman-based.. Key requirements — License Required: ATPL (ICAO-compliant); English: ICAO Level 4 or above; Minimum Flight Hours: 4,500+ hours as Captain (guideline); Type Rating: B787 / A320 family preferred. Amman has a comparatively low cost of living by Middle Eastern standards, and the living environment is good.
Royal Jordanian captains average $107K, versus roughly $170K at ANA / JAL. Both figures are pre-tax; Japan applies ~33% income tax.
Dividing the annual average by 12, Royal Jordanian captains earn about $8.9K a month and first officers about $4.7K. 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.
Royal Jordanian first officers average $57K and captains $107K — a step of about $50K, or roughly 1.9×. The full range runs $44K to $138K, 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 $107K and first officers $57K 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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