Allegiant pilot pay ranges from $92,690 to $238,754 for first officers and from $189,193 to $355,968 for captains (annual base pay estimates, from the 72-hour reserve guarantee in year one to a 90-hour high-credit average in year 12).
After several years of negotiations, Allegiant Air pilots, represented by Teamsters Local 2118, reached a tentative agreement (TA26) with the airline. The pilots ratified the new collective bargaining agreement in July 2026.
The deal delivered an immediate average hourly raise of about 40%, reaching about 54% by January 2027. It also released about $300 million in accrued retention bonuses and added a 15% company-funded 401(k) contribution starting in 2027.
Contract Snapshot
Ratification date: July 31, 2026
Amendable date: July 31, 2028
Current Status: Active 2-Year Agreement
Allegiant Air Overview
Allegiant Air is an American ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) connecting smaller cities to popular vacation destinations across the U.S. In May 2026, Allegiant acquired Sun Country Airlines, expanding into Amazon Prime Air cargo and charter operations.
- Founded: January 1997 (as WestJet Express)
- Commenced operations: June 1998 (as Allegiant Air)
- Headquarters: Las Vegas, Nevada
- IATA: G4 | ICAO: AAY | Callsign: Allegiant
- Destinations: ~120
- Fleet size: 125 (29 on order)
- Number of pilots: ~1,400
- Pilot union: International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), Teamsters Local 2118
Allegiant Pilot Pay Scale
Under the 2026 collective bargaining agreement, Allegiant overhauled its compensation model with immediate 40% average raises and hourly wage increases in January 2027 and 2028.
The new pay tables took effect retroactively to July 1, 2026, and feature the same pay scale across the entire fleet.
Beyond year one, the current rates now edge out Frontier pilot pay by an average of $30 an hour for first officers and $40 an hour for captains, reversing where the two carriers stood before Allegiant’s new contract.
First Officer Pay Scale
Allegiant first officers previously scraped by at a measly hourly rate of $57.67 in year one. In 2026, starting pay jumped 86% to $107.28, scaling up to $214.63 by year 12.
| Year | Pre-TA26 | 7/1/2026 | 1/1/2027 | 1/1/2028 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $57.67 | $107.28 | $115.20 | $118.54 |
| 2 | $103.07 | $142.16 | $156.49 | $161.02 |
| 3 | $110.73 | $152.74 | $171.99 | $176.98 |
| 4 | $116.99 | $161.37 | $188.40 | $193.86 |
| 5 | $123.56 | $170.43 | $199.61 | $205.40 |
| 6 | $129.24 | $178.26 | $208.13 | $214.16 |
| 7 | $135.13 | $186.39 | $211.13 | $217.26 |
| 8 | $139.19 | $191.99 | $213.01 | $219.18 |
| 9 | $144.80 | $199.72 | $214.30 | $220.50 |
| 10 | $148.39 | $204.68 | $215.67 | $221.93 |
| 11 | $151.35 | $208.76 | $216.68 | $222.96 |
| 12 | $155.61 | $214.63 | $218.14 | $224.46 |
First Officer Annual Pay
Annual pay estimates for Allegiant first officers at the new 2026 hourly rates (based on the reserve monthly guarantee for year one and an 80-hour monthly credit average for subsequent years):
- Year 1: $92,690
- Year 2: $136,474
- Year 3: $146,630
- Year 6: $171,130
- Year 12: $206,045
Captain Pay Scale
In 2026, Allegiant captains start at an hourly rate of $225.23 in year one, maxing out at $320.00 by year 12.
| Year | Pre-TA26 | 7/1/2026 | 1/1/2027 | 1/1/2028 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $163.29 | $225.23 | $253.78 | $261.14 |
| 2 | $171.42 | $236.44 | $259.19 | $266.70 |
| 3 | $178.27 | $245.89 | $267.79 | $275.55 |
| 4 | $185.36 | $255.67 | $284.92 | $293.17 |
| 5 | $192.76 | $265.88 | $304.22 | $313.04 |
| 6 | $198.54 | $273.85 | $306.25 | $315.13 |
| 7 | $204.49 | $282.05 | $308.28 | $317.22 |
| 8 | $210.60 | $290.48 | $312.68 | $321.74 |
| 9 | $215.85 | $297.73 | $318.76 | $327.99 |
| 10 | $221.24 | $305.15 | $324.82 | $334.23 |
| 11 | $225.65 | $311.24 | $327.71 | $337.21 |
| 12 | $232.00 | $320.00 | $345.00 | $355.00 |
Captain Annual Pay
Annual pay estimates for Allegiant captains at the new 2026 hourly rates (based on the monthly guarantee for year one and an 80-hour monthly credit average for subsequent years):
- Year 1: $189,193
- Year 2: $226,982
- Year 3: $236,054
- Year 6: $262,896
- Year 12: $307,200
Allegiant Pilot Salary Calculator
* 130% pay for credit hours over 81
Pay Breakdown
Beyond base pay, rigs, premium multipliers, and other pay factors determine what a pilot actually earns at Allegiant.
Minimums & Rigs
- Minimum Monthly Guarantee: 70 hours for line holders and 72 for reserve pilots
- Minimum Days Off: 12 days off per bid period for both line holders and reserves following NavBlue Preferential Bidding System (PBS) implementation
- Minimum Pay Credit: 5 hours per flight duty period
- Duty Rig: 1:2 (1 hour of pay for every 2 hours of duty)
Premium Pay
- Overtime Pay: 130% pay for hours credited above 81 per month
- Voluntary Flying Incentives: 200% to 300%
- Premium Open Time: 150% to 300%
- Junior Assignments: 200%
Deadhead & Per Diem
- Deadhead: 1:1 (100% pay)
- Per Diem: $2 per hour away from base
Training Pay
Pilots earn the minimum guarantee at the first-year’s rate from the hire date, though per diem doesn’t apply during training unless they travel outside Las Vegas.
Allegiant provides single-occupancy hotel rooms starting the Sunday before class, daily shuttles to the training center, and a rental car for simulator partners during sim training.
Benefits
The biggest benefit of flying for Allegiant?
Being home almost every night because, except for rare overnight or multi-day trips, nearly all flights are day trips that start and end at home base.
Allegiant has a relaxed grooming policy that allows facial hair and tattoos, which is rare among U.S. airlines.
TA26 expanded military, medical, personal, bereavement, jury duty, and emergency leave protections.
The agreement introduced a new Voluntary Time Off (VTO) program, paid at 45 credit hours, that preserves seniority, vacation and sick accrual, 401(k), medical benefits, and flight benefits.
The terms also included a Me-Too Letter of Agreement (LOA) protecting Allegiant pilots should Sun Country pilots secure a higher hourly rate or 401(k) bridge agreement before reaching a joint collective bargaining agreement (JCBA).
Healthcare
Allegiant offers comprehensive healthcare benefits through TeamCare, using the Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) network, with three plan options:
- Plan MI (Bundled High): highest premium, but lowest deductible and out-of-pocket maximum
- Plan N5 (Bundled Standard): moderate premium, but highest deductible and out-of-pocket maximum
- Plan 5N (Medical Only, no dental or vision): lowest premium, but same deductible and out-of-pocket maximum as N5
Pilots can also set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare expenses through a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Under the 2026 contract, employee premium increases are frozen through the first full year after ratification and capped at 5% annually thereafter.
Retirement Plan
Allegiant currently matches contributions at 200%, up to 5% of pay, with immediate vesting. Starting January 1, 2027, that shifts to a flat 15% direct contribution to pilots’ 401(k), with no match required.
Profit Sharing
Allegiant Air currently doesn’t offer profit sharing to pilots.
Life & Disability Insurance
- Life & AD&D Insurance: $250,000 life insurance and $250,000 AD&D
- Long-Term Disability (LTD): 60% of income, up to $12,000 per month, until FAA mandatory retirement age
Voluntary Insurance
- Optional Life Insurance Buy-up: up to 5x the Pilot’s yearly income, capped at $750,000 or the maximum allowed amount in the insurance carrier’s policy, whichever is greater
- Short-Term Disability
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
Vacation Time
Allegiant pilots receive up to four weeks of paid vacation annually.
| Years of Service | Annual Vacation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 7 days |
| 2-4 | 14 days |
| 5-8 | 21 days |
| 9+ | 28 days |
Sick Leave
Pilots accrue sick leave at a rate of 4 hours for each month of service, up to a maximum bank of 600 hours.
Parental Leave
Pilots receive three weeks of paid parental leave.
Travel Perks
- Unlimited, free space-available standby travel on Allegiant for pilot and eligible dependents
- ZED fares on partner airlines
- 24 one-way buddy passes per year
Pilot Bases
As of October 2026, Allegiant Air has 22 crew bases, or domiciles, across 14 U.S. states:
- ABE: Allentown, PA
- ATW: Appleton, WI
- AVL: Asheville, NC
- BLI: Bellingham, WA (closing November 2026)
- BNA: Nashville, TN
- CVG: Cincinnati, OH
- DSM: Des Moines, IA
- FLL: Fort Lauderdale, FL
- FNT: Flint, MI
- GRR: Grand Rapids, MI
- IND: Indianapolis, IN
- IWA: Phoenix/Mesa, AZ
- LAS: Las Vegas, NV
- PGD: Punta Gorda, FL
- PIE: St. Petersburg/Clearwater, FL
- PIT: Pittsburgh, PA
- PVU: Provo, UT
- SAV: Savannah, GA (closing November 2026)
- SFB: Orlando/Sanford, FL
- SRQ: Sarasota, FL
- TYS: Knoxville, TN
- VPS: Destin/Fort Walton Beach, FL
Fleet
Allegiant Air started operations with aging DC‑9s and MD‑80s, but transitioned to a modern fleet of Airbus and Boeing aircraft over time.
As of October 2026, Allegiant’s fleet totals 125 aircraft with 29 on order.
| Aircraft Type | In Service | On Order |
|---|---|---|
| Airbus A319-100 | 28 | — |
| Airbus A320-200 | 76 | — |
| Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 21 | 5 |
| Boeing 737 MAX 7 | — | 24 |
| Total | 125 | 29 |
Final Thoughts
For years, Allegiant pilots traded pay for the airline’s out-and-back schedules and relaxed grooming standards.
The 2026 contract ended that trade-off.
Today, Allegiant pilots no longer have to choose between a competitive paycheck and lifestyle perks.
They finally get both.
