Flight Instructor Pay Calculator
Enter the hours you actually get paid for, use your own flight and ground rates, and keep a running view of your current flight-instructor paycheck.
Flight / Sim
Track paid flight and simulator time using your own hourly rate.
Ground
Keep ground instruction hours and earnings separate from flight pay.
Pay periods
See current-period gross, estimated take-home, entries, and payday timing.
Calculate the pay your flight school actually pays you
Flight instructors are often paid differently for flight, simulator, ground, and other work. FlightDeck Pay lets you separate those categories instead of forcing everything into one hourly rate.
Track each pay period instead of guessing at the month
Add entries as you work and see current gross earnings, estimated take-home, hours by category, and your next payday. Pro adds paycheck goals, projections, daily breakdowns, full history, and deeper statistics.
Designed around CFI workflow
This is not an airline contract or annual-salary estimator. FlightDeck Pay is built for instructors who are paid based on the hours and types of work they log.
Common questions
Can I use different flight and ground rates?
Yes. FlightDeck Pay keeps flight/simulator and ground instruction separate so your earnings reflect the rates you actually receive.
Does it track pay over time?
Yes. The current pay period is available in the app, and Pro adds full pay-period history and analytics.
Where is my pay data stored?
Detailed pay entries are stored locally in your browser or installed web app. Account data is used for sign-in and Pro-access status.
FlightDeck Pay is an independent pay-tracking tool. Pay and tax estimates depend on the rates and settings you enter and are not payroll or tax advice.