Flight Dispatcher Salary in the United States

Flight Dispatcher Salary

How much does a Flight Dispatcher make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Flight Dispatcher in the United States is $77,208. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $44,718 to a high of $86,823, with most professionals earning between $60,202 and $82,241.

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Flight Dispatcher Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Flight Dispatcher Salary $44,718 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Flight Dispatcher Salary $60,202 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Flight Dispatcher Salary $77,208 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Flight Dispatcher Salary $82,241 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Flight Dispatcher Salary $86,823 US March 01, 2025
25% $60,202 10% $44,718 90% $86,823 75% $82,241 $77,208 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Flight 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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  1. This Job:

    Flight Dispatcher

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Flight Operations Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Dispatcher in the United States. The base salary for Flight Dispatcher ranges from $60,202 to $82,241 with the average base salary of $77,208. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,202 to $82,241 with the average total cash compensation of $77,208.

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