Dispatch Officer Salary in Denver, Colorado

How much does a Dispatch Officer make in Denver, CO?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dispatch Officer in Denver, CO is $50,370. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $43,845 to $58,473, with most professionals earning between $37,904 and $65,850.

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What does a Dispatch Officer do?

Common responsibilities of a Dispatch Officer

Manages and comprehends thoroughly the emergency procedures which relates to matters requiring public safety intervention ensuring the activation of the proper group (Public Safety Officers and other emergency personnel as well as the public) responsible for responding to the event.

April 07, 2022

Performs crisis intervention over the telephone.

November 19, 2022

Required to work around moving machinery with possible exposure to vibration, dust, gas, steam or chemicals.

December 07, 2022

Facilitates the flow of information by attending daily shift pass downs.

January 20, 2023

Operates dispatch and surveillance equipment.

February 13, 2023

Utilizes the computer aided dispatch system to interview callers gathering all of the relevant information regarding public safety related issues, process the information in the system and utilize the information to dispatch the public safety officers in a clear, concise, and professional manner.

February 14, 2023

Respond quickly to critical situations.

February 22, 2023

Develop working knowledge regarding the proper operation of all assigned equipment.

February 24, 2023

Takes emergency and non-emergency calls for assistance, dispatching appropriate unit, and maintaining contact with responding units to gather and supply information.

April 02, 2023

Assists Public Safety Officers as directed.

May 14, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Dispatch Officer in Denver, CO

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

43845

58473

50370

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

44195

59471

50980

What is the average salary for Dispatch Officer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Dispatch Officer in Denver, CO. The base salary for Dispatch Officer ranges from $43,845 to $58,473 with the average base salary of $50,370. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,195 to $59,471 with the average total cash compensation of $50,980.

View Average Salary for Dispatch Officer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$50,370	$43,845 - $58,473
Bonus	$611	$351 - $998
Total Pay	$50,980	$44,195 - $59,471

* 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.

Dispatch Officer Salary Near Denver, CO

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Westminster, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,771 - $58,375	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Aurora, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,743 - $58,337	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Arvada, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,771 - $58,375	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Broomfield, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,838 - $58,464	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Castle Rock, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,014 - $57,365	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Boulder, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,163 - $58,898	COMPARE TO Denver, CO

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About Denver, Colorado

Denver is in the center of the Front Range Urban Corridor, between the Rocky Mountains to the west and the High Plains to the east. Denver's topography consists of plains in the city center with hilly areas to the north, west and south. According to the United States Census Bureau the city has a total area of 155 square miles (401 km2), of which 153 square miles (396 km2) is land and 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2) (1.1%) is water. The City and County of Denver is surrounded by only three other counties: Adams County to the north and east, Arapahoe County to the south and east, and Jefferson County...

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