Aircraft Load Controller Salary in the United States

How much does an Aircraft Load Controller make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Aircraft Load Controller in the United States is $101,756 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $49.

However, an Aircraft Load Controller's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $113,945
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $94,247 to $108,136
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $87,410
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Aircraft Load Controller Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $108,136 $9,011 $2,080 $52
Average $101,756 $8,480 $1,957 $49
25th Percentile $94,247 $7,854 $1,812 $45
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Key Factors That Influence Aircraft Load Controller Salaries

An Aircraft Load Controller's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Aircraft Load Controller Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Aircraft Load Controller's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $96,012
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $96,643
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,652
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $99,165
  • Expert (over 8 years): $101,047
Levels Salary
Entry Level Aircraft Load Controller$96,012
Intermediate Level Aircraft Load Controller$96,643
Senior Level Aircraft Load Controller$97,652
Specialist Level Aircraft Load Controller$99,165
Expert Level Aircraft Load Controller$101,047
$96,012 0 yr
$96,643 < 2 yrs
$97,652 2-4 yrs
$99,165 5-8 yrs
$101,047 > 8 yrs
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How Do Aircraft Load Controller Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Aircraft Load Controllers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $112,664.
  • California: $112,237.
  • Massachusetts: $110,741.

Top Paying Cities for Aircraft Load Controllers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $128,345
  • San Francisco: $127,083
  • Oakland: $124,264

What Skills Can Increase an Aircraft Load Controller's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 6.76% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Quality Assurance (Mentioned in 4.97% Job Postings): Verifying the adherence of product with required specifications and expectations to track and resolve deficiencies prior to product release.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 0.99% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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Planning 6.76%
Quality Assurance 4.97%
Microsoft Office 0.99%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Aircraft Load Controller's salary.
  • Standard Operating Procedures: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Installation: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Quality Assurance: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Standard Operating Procedures
 $122,107
20%
Installation
 $110,914
9%
Quality Assurance
 $110,914
9%
Pneumatics
 $110,914
9%
Verbal Communication
 $110,914
9%
Leadership
 $108,879
7%
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How Education impacts an Aircraft Load Controller's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Aircraft Load Controllers enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Aircraft Load Controller with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $97,406 and $102,586).

Aircraft Load Controller Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Aircraft Load Controller
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 33.3%
High School 33.3%
Associates 33.3%
Bachelors 0.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 33.3%
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Aircraft Load Controller Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Aircraft Load Controller's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$94,247
Average $101,756/year
$108,136
$7,854
Average $8,480/month
$9,011
$1,812
Average $1,957/week
$2,080
$45
Average $49/hour
$52
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $108,136 $9,011 $2,080 $52
Average $101,756 $8,480 $1,957 $49
25th Percentile $94,247 $7,854 $1,812 $45

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Salary Trends for Aircraft Load Controller

Salaries for an Aircraft Load Controller can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $67,998 in 2023 to around $65,635 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Aircraft Load Controller salary trends, .

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