How much does a Flight Director make in Seattle, WA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Flight Director in Seattle, WA is $174,472. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $145,436 to a high of $248,513, with most professionals earning between $159,273 and $213,227.

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Flight Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Flight Director Salary $145,436 Seattle,WA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Flight Director Salary $159,273 Seattle,WA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Flight Director Salary $174,472 Seattle,WA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Flight Director Salary $213,227 Seattle,WA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Flight Director Salary $248,513 Seattle,WA April 01, 2025
25% $159,273 10% $145,436 90% $248,513 75% $213,227 $174,472 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Flight Director in Seattle, WA. The base salary for Flight Director ranges from $159,273 to $213,227 with the average base salary of $174,472. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $159,273 to $213,227 with the average total cash compensation of $174,472.

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