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A senior Boeing 787 captain at United Airlines can earn more than half a million dollars annually in 2026.
A senior United Airlines Boeing 787 captain can earn over $558,000 annually by 2026 before benefits.
KEY POINTS
- Widebody pilots at US legacy airlines now exceed $465 per flight hour, excluding 18% retirement contributions.
- Dreamliner pay illustrates a widening pay gap between US and European widebody pilots, with US pilots earning nearly double.
- Only senior captains at top US legacy carriers receive these high compensation packages; most 787 pilots earn far less.
- Aggressive new pilot contracts at United and Delta are further raising pay, especially for senior widebody captains.
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