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Regional Airline First Officer Pay in 2026: Year-One Rates Compared

Short answer: Published first-year regional first officer rates in 2026 are $106.66/hr at Endeavor Air, $99.00/hr at Envoy Air and $92.73/hr at SkyWest. At a 75-hour monthly guarantee, that works out to an estimated $83k–$96k a year in base pay, before per diem and bonuses.

Year-one hourly rates

Year-1 regional FO pay: Endeavor $106.66, Envoy $99.00, SkyWest $92.73 per hour
Sources: Endeavor Air, Envoy Air, SkyWest. Annual figures are estimates (rate × 75 h × 12).
  • Endeavor Air (Delta Connection): $106.66/hr first-year rate, 75-hour monthly guarantee, per diem $2.25/hr (Endeavor Air)
  • Envoy Air (American Eagle): $99.00/hr year 1, rising to $161.25 in year 2 (Envoy Air)
  • SkyWest: $92.73/hr year-1 FO; 75 hours a month after IOE (SkyWest)

Turning hourly into annual (estimate)

Hourly rate × 75 hours × 12 months gives an estimated base of about $95,994 (Endeavor), $89,100 (Envoy) and $83,457 (SkyWest). Actual pay depends on credit hours, per diem, premiums, overtime and bonuses, so check each airline's current offer.

How regionals compare with the majors

The majors start higher: United publishes $125.52/hr for year-1 FOs. See airline pilot pay.

FAQ

How much does a first-year regional first officer make?

Published 2026 year-one rates are $106.66/hr (Endeavor), $99.00/hr (Envoy) and $92.73/hr (SkyWest). At 75 hours a month, that's an estimated $83k–$96k in base pay.

Which regional airline pays first officers the most in year one?

Among the airlines we checked, Endeavor Air's published $106.66/hr first-year rate is the highest.

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Data checked Oct 2026. Pay and postings change, so verify with the employer. Estimates are labeled.