As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Flight Director in the US is $159,256, equivalent to $77 per hour, $3,063 weekly, or $13,271 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Flight Director in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Flight Director in the US vary widely, spanning from $118,585 to $209,450. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($137,967) and 75th percentile ($185,529), while top earners (90th percentile) make $209,450 per year. This $47,562 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Microsoft Office, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Flight Director often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 26 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Flight Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Flight Director Salary $118,585 US July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Flight Director Salary $137,967 US July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Flight Director Salary $159,256 US July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Flight Director Salary $185,529 US July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Flight Director Salary $209,450 US July 01, 2026
25% $137,967 10% $118,585 90% $209,450 75% $185,529 $159,256 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Flight Director ?

Flight controllers are personnel who aid space flight by working in such Mission Control Centers as NASA's Mission Control Center or ESA's European Space Operations Centre. Flight controllers work at computer consoles and use telemetry to monitor various technical aspects of a space mission in real time. Each controller is an expert in a specific area and constantly communicates with additional experts in the "back room". The flight director, who leads the flight controllers, monitors the activities of a team of flight controllers, and has overall responsibility for success and safety. This a...

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    Flight Director

    5 + years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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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 Flight Director in the United States. The base salary for Flight Director ranges from $137,967 to $185,529 with the average base salary of $159,256. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $148,745 to $215,353 with the average total cash compensation of $186,136.

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