3. United Airlines
Average Pilot Salary: $262,000
United Airlines, Inc., headquartered in Chicago, operates a vast domestic and international network across all continents. Its major hubs include Chicago–O’Hare and Denver, with extensive daily flights and passenger traffic. Regional services operate under the United Express brand. Formed in the late 1920s through the amalgamation of several airlines, including Varney Air Lines, United became a founding member of Star Alliance in 1997. A merger with Continental Airlines in 2010 solidified its position as one of the world’s largest airlines, ranking first in destinations served and third in revenue and fleet size.
