How much does an Aviation Operations Specialist make in Springfield, IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Aviation Operations Specialist in Springfield, IL is $157,966. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $128,849 to a high of $196,297, with most professionals earning between $142,725 and $178,030.

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$142,725 to $178,030
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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Aviation Operations Specialist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Aviation Operations Specialist in Springfield, IL. The base salary for Aviation Operations Specialist ranges from $142,725 to $178,030 with the average base salary of $157,966. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $150,496 to $193,013 with the average total cash compensation of $168,599.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $157,966 $142,725 - $178,030
Bonus $10,632 $7,771 - $14,983
Total Pay $168,599 $150,496 - $193,013
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
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CITY, STATE Champaign, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $139,549 - $174,068 COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
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CITY, STATE Saint Louis, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $144,874 - $180,710 COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE 15P (Aviation Operations Specialist) LOCATION Springfield, IL MINIMUM SALARY $145,744 MAXIMUM SALARY $181,711
JOB TITLE Aviation Operations LOCATION Springfield, IL MINIMUM SALARY $67,587 MAXIMUM SALARY $88,676
JOB TITLE Aviation Specialist LOCATION Springfield, IL MINIMUM SALARY $169,005 MAXIMUM SALARY $221,754
JOB TITLE Aviation Operations Director LOCATION Springfield, IL MINIMUM SALARY $213,100 MAXIMUM SALARY $261,400
JOB TITLE Aviation Operations Manager LOCATION Springfield, IL MINIMUM SALARY $149,300 MAXIMUM SALARY $200,600
JOB TITLE Aviation Operations Supervisor LOCATION Springfield, IL MINIMUM SALARY $105,100 MAXIMUM SALARY $156,500
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