If you complete the Commercial Pilot License (CPL) Course Career Opportunity and start working as a pilot here's a realistic idea of what you might earn at the beginning.
As per several sources a newly licensed CPL holder joining as a First Officer or junior pilot in India can expect a salary of around INR1.5 lakh to INR3 lakh per month.
Some training school or entry level positions (for example while building flying hours) may offer lower pay especially if you haven't yet secured a full time airline job.
As you gain experience log more flight hours and move up (for example from First Officer to Senior First Officer then to Captain), your monthly income can increase significantly. Many pilots in India at higher stages earn more comfortable pay for instance INR4 lakh to INR6 lakh/month as mid level pilots, and far more for Captains on major airlines especially those flying international or large aircraft.
Joining with CPL offers a good earning potential compared to many regular jobs, especially once you start flying regularly.
The aviation field also brings additional perks flight allowances layover benefits travel perks and sometimes housing or hotel stays.
Over time, as you climb up the ladder the salary growth is rewarding. With experience and dedication you can reach a very comfortable income level.
As a fresh CPL holder your initial earnings might feel modest compared to the investment you made on pilot training.
You might need to wait for airline placement or enough flight hours before getting a full time pilot job during that time income may be lower.
Salary depends heavily on airline aircraft type number of flight hours and seniority not everyone will start at the higher end immediately.