Aircraft Dispatcher Salary in the United States

Aircraft Dispatcher Salary

How much does an Aircraft Dispatcher make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Aircraft Dispatcher in the United States is $54,154. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $40,610 to a high of $70,738, with most professionals earning between $47,065 and $62,835.

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Aircraft Dispatcher Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Aircraft Dispatcher Salary $40,610 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Aircraft Dispatcher Salary $47,065 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Aircraft Dispatcher Salary $54,154 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Aircraft Dispatcher Salary $62,835 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Aircraft Dispatcher Salary $70,738 US April 01, 2025
25% $47,065 10% $40,610 90% $70,738 75% $62,835 $54,154 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Aircraft Dispatcher ?

A flight dispatcher (also known as an airline dispatcher, flight follower or flight operations officer) assists in planning flight paths, taking into account aircraft performance and loading, enroute winds, thunderstorm and turbulence forecasts, airspace restrictions, and airport conditions. Dispatchers also provide a flight following service and advise pilots if conditions change. They usually work in the operations center of the airline. In the United States and Canada, the flight dispatcher shares legal responsibility with the commander of the aircraft (joint responsibility dispatch system...

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    Dispatcher I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Aircraft Dispatcher

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Lead Dispatcher

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Aircraft Dispatcher in the United States. The base salary for Aircraft Dispatcher ranges from $47,065 to $62,835 with the average base salary of $54,154. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,424 to $63,884 with the average total cash compensation of $54,785.
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