Pilot salaries
What the State of Minnesota pays people with the job title “Pilot” in fiscal year 2026, across all agencies.
Employees
5
FY 2026
Total paid
$544,075
in FY 2026
Median paid
$126,069
base rate median $115,274
Average paid
$108,815
across 5 with pay
Highest paid
$140,548
Grothem, Dean Walter
Median pay by fiscal year
Paid in year and annual base rate
Median paid in yearMedian annual base rate
Employees by fiscal year
People on the payroll at any time in the year
Agencies with this job title
FY 2026, largest agencies by number of people; averages use the amount paid in the year
Most people
Highest average pay (3+ people)
$125,624
Everyone, FY 2026
Filter, sort and analyze in Explore →| Name | Agency | Base pay | Paid ▼ | Overtime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grothem, Dean Walter | Public Safety Dept Air Patrol Surveilance | $55.42 /hr | $140,548 | $20,824 |
| Peltier, Eric R | Transportation Dept Air Transportation | $55.42 /hr | $126,124 | $10,899 |
| Meyer, Christopher Charles | Transportation Dept Air Transportation | $55.42 /hr | $126,069 | $8,670 |
| Hallesy, Shane | Transportation Dept Air Transportation | $55.42 /hr | $124,678 | $7,267 |
| Englin, Jim R. | Public Safety Dept Air Patrol Surveilance | $54.60 /hr | $26,657 | $1,310 |
Each person counts once per fiscal year, agency and county (multiple positions combined, shown as “+ more”). “Paid” is the total paid during the fiscal year, including overtime and other pay; it is lower than the base rate for anyone who started, left or worked part time. “Base pay” is the rate on record.