Singapore Airlines Pilot Salary 2026
Estimated First Officer and Captain pay. Page updated .
How much does a Singapore Airlines pilot make in 2026?
Our estimate for Singapore Airlines pilot pay in 2026: a First Officer earns about S$110,000 a year at the start and S$170,000 by year 10. Captains earn roughly S$260,000 to S$400,000. These figures have not yet been checked against Singapore Airlines' current pilot contract; treat them as a range.
- First Officer, year 1
- S$110K/yr
- First Officer, top
- S$170K/yr
- Captain, year 1
- S$260K/yr
- Captain, top
- S$400K/yr
Singapore Airlines pilot pay scale 2026
| Seat | Year 1 | Year 5 | Year 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Officer | S$110,000 | S$145,000 | S$170,000 |
| Captain | S$260,000 | S$340,000 | S$400,000 |
Where these numbers come from
The pay scale above is an estimate. We have not been able to check it line by line against Singapore Airlines' current pilot agreement or an official pay publication, so we do not present it as a pay scale. Pages where we have done that check say “From the pilot contract” and list the source and the date we read it. If you hold the current Singapore Airlines scale, the contact page is the fastest way to get it corrected.
Before Singapore Airlines pays you any of this, you sit their aptitude battery.
Sit a timed practice paper free — no account. Scored on pace as well as accuracy, because pace is what the real battery culls on.
How Singapore Airlines pay compares
Same currency, ranked by top Captain pay. New First Officer pay sits in the lighter bar.
- Singapore Airlines (this page)EstimateCapt S$400KFO yr 1 S$110K
- ScootEstimateCapt S$250KFO yr 1 S$72K
What it takes to get hired at Singapore Airlines
Checked against Singapore Airlines' official careers pages on August 22, 2026. Full Singapore Airlines recruitment guide
| Certificates | Valid ATPL with an Airbus A350 or A380 type rating |
|---|---|
| Total Flight Time | 1,500 hours minimum considered; 3,000 hours as First Officer preferred |
| Time on Type | Minimum 1,500 hours on A350 and/or A380 |
| Medical | Class 1 medical recognised by CAAS (Singapore) |
| English | ICAO English Level 5 or above for radio-telephony |
From student pilot to Singapore Airlines Captain
Shown for the EASA system most non-US airlines recruit from; other authorities are similar. Hour figures are regulatory minimums, time ranges are typical.
Step 1
Class 1 medical + theory
First month EASA Part-MED / Part-FCLBook the Class 1 medical before paying any school. Then ATPL theory: 13 subjects under the EASA syllabus (other authorities differ).
Try free private-pilot theory questions (FAA format)Step 2
CPL / IR / multi-engine training
≈ 200 h (EASA integrated minimum 195 h) 18–24 months integrated EASA FCL Appendix 3Integrated course in one go, or modular (PPL first, then hour building, CPL, IR). Ends with multi-crew (MCC/APS) training.
Step 3
Type rating (A320 / 737)
Simulator + base training 2–3 monthsPaid by the airline in some cadet or direct-entry schemes, self-funded in others — check the specific vacancy.
Step 4
Singapore Airlines First Officer
Airline-specificLow-hour pilots usually join with a frozen ATPL.
Step 5
Full ATPL (unfrozen)
1,500 h incl. 500 h multi-pilot 3–4 years of line flying EASA FCL.510.AThe licence you need to be pilot-in-command of a multi-pilot airliner.
Step 6
Singapore Airlines Captain
Command course Depends on seniority and growthUpgrade criteria (hours, time in seat, assessment) are set by each airline.
Knowing what Singapore Airlines pays is the easy part. Getting through their selection is the part that decides whether you ever earn it.
Before a human reads your application there is an aptitude battery, and candidates consistently report it as the heaviest cull — pace, not difficulty. You can practise it here for free: timed papers generated fresh each run, plus a divided-attention drill that measures how much your performance degrades under load.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Singapore Airlines pilot make in 2026?
Our estimate for Singapore Airlines pilot pay in 2026: a First Officer earns about S$110,000 a year at the start and S$170,000 by year 10. Captains earn roughly S$260,000 to S$400,000. These figures have not yet been checked against Singapore Airlines' current pilot contract; treat them as a range.
Is Singapore Airlines hiring pilots in 2026?
Singapore Airlines is hiring pilots, according to its official careers pages as of August 22, 2026. Openings change month to month, so check the live posting before you apply.
What do you need to fly for Singapore Airlines?
Certificates: Valid ATPL with an Airbus A350 or A380 type rating Total Flight Time: 1,500 hours minimum considered; 3,000 hours as First Officer preferred Time on Type: Minimum 1,500 hours on A350 and/or A380
Where do these Singapore Airlines pay figures come from?
They are estimates that we have not yet checked against Singapore Airlines's current pilot contract or an official pay publication. Pages we have checked say "From the pilot contract" and name the source and date.
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