CFI Pay Calculator for Flight, Sim & Ground Hours
Stop estimating your paycheck from memory. Log each paid CFI entry and let FlightDeck Pay total the hours and earnings for your current pay period.
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.
A calculator that matches how CFIs get paid
Many CFI jobs pay only for specific instructional activities. Track flight/sim, ground, and miscellaneous paid work separately so unpaid time does not get mixed into your earnings.
Use your own rates and pay schedule
Set the rates and pay-period schedule that match your employer. FlightDeck Pay calculates your totals from the entries you add rather than relying on a generic national salary figure.
Free tracking with optional lifetime Pro
Core current-pay tracking and entry management are free. The one-time Pro upgrade adds history, projections, paycheck goals, daily earnings breakdowns, statistics, and backup tools.
Common questions
Is this a CFI salary calculator?
It is better suited to hourly or activity-based CFI pay. You enter the hours and rates that apply to your own instructor job.
Can I track simulator instruction too?
Yes. Flight and simulator time share a dedicated category, with ground and miscellaneous work tracked separately.
Is there a subscription?
No. FlightDeck Pay has a free tier and an optional one-time lifetime Pro upgrade.
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.