Freight Dispatcher Salary in Detroit, Michigan

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As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Freight Dispatcher in Detroit, MI is $49,875. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $37,532 to a high of $65,203, with most professionals earning between $43,414 and $57,898.

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Freight Dispatcher

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Common responsibilities of a Freight Dispatcher

Lead and direct a team of CDL-A over-the-road drivers.

March 17, 2022

Provide responsive Customer Service and resolve customer issues quickly and efficiently.

February 18, 2023

Follow up on pickup and deliveries and communicate to customers and drivers.

February 25, 2023

Develops working relationships with carriers and 3pl parties in order to ensure all freight line are delivered timely.

March 21, 2023

Review load (lane) requirements for each week to determine appropriate coverage schedules to maintain adequate customer service levels.

March 25, 2023

Assist in developing existing business relationships with Prime Transport customers, as well as interfacing with partner carriers and our drivers.

March 31, 2023

Adhere to company policies and procedures.

March 31, 2023

Preparesshipping documentation and manages incoming driver trip reports, backup on accountspayable, payroll, phones, data entry and other duties as required.

April 07, 2023

Monitor productive and on-time pick-up and delivery of freight at customer locations, and other functions.

April 10, 2023

Communicate with brokers to let them know all pertinent information regarding delivery of their load (including driver name, phone number, any issues with delivery).

April 23, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Freight Dispatcher in Detroit, MI

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

43414

57898

49875

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

43761

58887

50480

What is the average salary for Freight Dispatcher in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Freight Dispatcher in Detroit, MI. The base salary for Freight Dispatcher ranges from $43,414 to $57,898 with the average base salary of $49,875. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,761 to $58,887 with the average total cash compensation of $50,480.

View Average Salary for Freight Dispatcher as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$49,875	$43,414 - $57,898
Bonus	$605	$347 - $988
Total Pay	$50,480	$43,761 - $58,887

* 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.

Freight Dispatcher Salary Near Detroit, MI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,547 - $58,076	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn Heights, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,524 - $58,045	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Livonia, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,410 - $57,893	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Taylor, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,479 - $57,984	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Westland, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,823 - $58,444	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Southfield, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,455 - $57,953	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI

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About Detroit, Michigan

Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, the largest United States city on the United States–Canada border, and the seat of Wayne County. The municipality of Detroit had a 2017 estimated population of 673,104, making it the 23rd-most populous city in the United States. The metropolitan area, known as Metro Detroit, is home to 4.3 million people, making it the second-largest in the Midwest after the Chicago metropolitan area. Regarded as a major cultural center, Detroit is known for its co...

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