DHC-8-400 Pilot Pay

3 Canadian carriers operate the DHC-8-400. Compare pay progressions by carrier below.

Pay Progression · DHC-8-400

Carrier	CA Top	FO Top	Union
Porter Airlines CAR 705	$170/hr$158K/yr	$93/hr$87K/yr	ALPA
WestJet Encore CAR 705	$156/hr$140K/yr	$85/hr$77K/yr	ALPA
PAL Airlines CAR 705	$147/hr$141K/yr	$81/hr$77K/yr	ALPA

Source: Collective Agreements & Public Pay Schedules · Updated APR 2026

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