As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Flight Dispatcher in District of Columbia is $86,225, equivalent to $41 per hour, $1,658 weekly, or $7,185 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Flight Dispatcher in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Flight Dispatcher in District of Columbia vary widely, spanning from $67,514 to $120,097. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($76,431) and 75th percentile ($103,955), while top earners (90th percentile) make $120,097 per year. This $27,524 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Scheduling or Economics, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Flight Dispatcher often earn 10.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 16 companies. However, District of Columbia currently ranks 1 nationwide for Flight Dispatcher job salary. 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 Dispatcher Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Flight Dispatcher Salary $67,514 DC May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Flight Dispatcher Salary $76,431 DC May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Flight Dispatcher Salary $86,225 DC May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Flight Dispatcher Salary $103,955 DC May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Flight Dispatcher Salary $120,097 DC May 01, 2026
25% $76,431 10% $67,514 90% $120,097 75% $103,955 $86,225 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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Location Naval Anacost Annex, DC Avg. Salary $86,897 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Parcel Return Service, DC Avg. Salary $86,900 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Washington, DC Avg. Salary $86,901 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Washington Navy Yard, DC Avg. Salary $86,900 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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