An aircraft broker works with buyers and sellers of aircraft. Typically an aircraft broker works on commission. The exact commission rate varies by company.

According to Simply Hired, the average salary for this occupation is $82,000 as of August 2011. This total compensation does not include any additional sales bonus that may be received.

Of course, the salary varies by location, which is due to a variety of factors. Such factors include higher wages due to cost of living and more sales due to a larger market for aircraft.

For example, in Florida the average salary for the occupation is $75,000.

But in Massachusetts, the average salary is $99,000.

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