Flight Director Salary in the United States

Flight Director Salary

How much does a Flight Director make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Flight Director in the United States is $153,662. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $107,328 to a high of $200,006, with most professionals earning between $129,409 and $177,920.

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Flight Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Flight Director Salary $107,328 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Flight Director Salary $129,409 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Flight Director Salary $153,662 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Flight Director Salary $177,920 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Flight Director Salary $200,006 US March 01, 2025
25% $129,409 10% $107,328 90% $200,006 75% $177,920 $153,662 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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Average Base Salary

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129409
177920
153662

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
135230
194859
170028
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 $129,409 to $177,920 with the average base salary of $153,662. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $135,230 to $194,859 with the average total cash compensation of $170,028.

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