As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Flight Dispatcher in Illinois is $78,984. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $45,747 to a high of $88,820, with most professionals earning between $61,586 and $84,132.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Flight Dispatcher Salary | $45,747 | IL | March 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Flight Dispatcher Salary | $61,586 | IL | March 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Flight Dispatcher Salary | $78,984 | IL | March 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Flight Dispatcher Salary | $84,132 | IL | March 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Flight Dispatcher Salary | $88,820 | IL | March 01, 2025 |
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 | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Cicero, IL | Avg. Salary $80,486 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Mount Prospect, IL | Avg. Salary $80,179 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Abingdon, IL | Avg. Salary $72,660 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Adair, IL | Avg. Salary $73,350 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Addieville, IL | Avg. Salary $74,501 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Addison, IL | Avg. Salary $80,179 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Akin, IL | Avg. Salary $72,276 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Albany, IL | Avg. Salary $71,662 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Albers, IL | Avg. Salary $74,501 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Albion, IL | Avg. Salary $70,588 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
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