How much does a Flight Director make in New York, NY?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Flight Director in New York, NY is $179,478. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $125,359 to a high of $233,607, with most professionals earning between $151,150 and $207,811.

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 $125,359 New York,NY March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Flight Director Salary $151,150 New York,NY March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Flight Director Salary $179,478 New York,NY March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Flight Director Salary $207,811 New York,NY March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Flight Director Salary $233,607 New York,NY March 01, 2025
25% $151,150 10% $125,359 90% $233,607 75% $207,811 $179,478 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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  1. This Job:

    Flight Director

    5 + years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Flight Inspection Senior Manager


    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Base Salary

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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 New York, NY. The base salary for Flight Director ranges from $151,150 to $207,811 with the average base salary of $179,478. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $157,949 to $227,595 with the average total cash compensation of $198,592.

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