Insights: How Much Did U.S. Airline CEOs Make Last Year?
The average median salary for an employee of a major U.S. airline was $72,030 in 2023.
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Delta CEO Ed Bastian speaks at CES 2023 in Las Vegas [Courtesy: Delta Air Lines]
Editor’s Note: This graphic first appeared on AirlineGeeks.com.
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