How much does an Aircraft Dispatcher make?

Updated Sep 10, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$48K - $77K/yr
Base Pay
$45K - $71K/yr
Additional Pay
$3K - $6K/yr

$61K

/yr
$48K$77K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Aircraft Dispatcher is $61,037 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $56,823 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $4,214 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $48K-$77K/yr?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Dispatcher

$44,714 /yr
Dispatcher
$56,276 /yr
Senior Dispatcher
$55,223 /yr
Lead Dispatcher
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What is the total pay trajectory for Dispatcher?

Job TitleSalary
Dispatcher$44,714 /yr
Senior Dispatcher$56,276 /yr
Lead Dispatcher$55,223 /yr

Related Job Titles

For Aircraft Dispatcher

Some related job titles are Air Traffic Controller Salaries with median pay of $74,098, Flight Coordinator Salaries with median pay of $55,482, Flight Dispatcher Salaries with median pay of $65,125, Aviation Maintenance Technician Salaries with median pay of $67,530.

Top Paying Companies

For an Aircraft Dispatcher in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Aircraft Dispatcher in United States. Employers include NetJets, Flexjet and Southwest Airlines.

1
NetJets
NetJets
$61,881/yr
106 open jobs
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Top Paying Companies

For Aircraft Dispatcher in United States

1NetJets$61,881
2Flexjet$59,392
3Southwest Airlines$58,959
4United Airlines$58,067
5JetBlue$57,451
6American Airlines$57,355
7Endeavor Air$55,490
8Republic Airways$55,156
9PSA Airlines$54,894
10ExpressJet Airlines$54,683
Total Pay Trajectory

For Dispatcher

$44,714 /yr
Dispatcher
$56,276 /yr
Senior Dispatcher
$55,223 /yr
Lead Dispatcher
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for Dispatcher?

Job TitleSalary
Dispatcher$44,714 /yr
Senior Dispatcher$56,276 /yr
Lead Dispatcher$55,223 /yr

What are total pay estimates for an Aircraft Dispatcher at different companies?

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SkyWest Airlines
3.7
Aircraft DispatcherSee 23 salaries from this location

$26

 / hr
Mesa Air
2.8
Aircraft DispatcherSee 20 salaries from this location

$26

 / hr
Republic Airways
3.8
Aircraft DispatcherSee 19 salaries from this location

$26

 / hr
Endeavor Air
3.8
Aircraft DispatcherSee 18 salaries from this location

$26

 / hr
Envoy Air
3.4
Aircraft DispatcherSee 13 salaries from this location

$25

 / hr
ExpressJet Airlines
3.3
Aircraft DispatcherSee 12 salaries from this location

$26

 / hr
JetBlue
3.6
Aircraft DispatcherSee 11 salaries from this location

$57,451

 / yr

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Pinnacle Airlines
2.3
Aircraft DispatcherSee 11 salaries from this location

$26

 / hr
Allegiant Air
4
Aircraft DispatcherSee 11 salaries from this location

$24

 / hr
Southwest Airlines
4.1
Aircraft DispatcherSee 9 salaries from this location

$58,959

 / yr
PSA Airlines
3.4
Aircraft DispatcherSee 9 salaries from this location

$26

 / hr
United Airlines
3.9
Aircraft DispatcherSee 7 salaries from this location

$58,067

 / yr
Frontier Airlines
3.3
Aircraft DispatcherSee 6 salaries from this location

$49,713

 / yr
Ameriflight
3
Aircraft DispatcherSee 6 salaries from this location

$26

 / hr
Flexjet
4
Aircraft DispatcherSee 6 salaries from this location

$59,392

 / yr
NetJets
3.1
Aircraft DispatcherSee 6 salaries from this location

$61,881

 / yr
GoJet Airlines
2.5
Aircraft DispatcherSee 6 salaries from this location

$25

 / hr
Compass Airlines
3
Aircraft DispatcherSee 5 salaries from this location

$24

 / hr
CommuteAir
2.9
Aircraft DispatcherSee 5 salaries from this location

$23

 / hr
Trans States
3.1
Aircraft DispatcherSee 5 salaries from this location

$26

 / hr
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Aircraft Dispatcher Salaries

Job TitleSalary
SkyWest Airlines Aircraft Dispatcher salaries - 23 salaries reported$26/hr
Mesa Air Aircraft Dispatcher salaries - 20 salaries reported$26/hr
Republic Airways Aircraft Dispatcher salaries - 19 salaries reported$26/hr
Endeavor Air Aircraft Dispatcher salaries - 18 salaries reported$26/hr
Envoy Air Aircraft Dispatcher salaries - 13 salaries reported$25/hr
ExpressJet Airlines Aircraft Dispatcher salaries - 12 salaries reported$26/hr
JetBlue Aircraft Dispatcher salaries - 11 salaries reported$57,451/yr
Pinnacle Airlines Aircraft Dispatcher salaries - 11 salaries reported$26/hr
Allegiant Air Aircraft Dispatcher salaries - 11 salaries reported$24/hr
Southwest Airlines Aircraft Dispatcher salaries - 9 salaries reported$58,959/yr
PSA Airlines Aircraft Dispatcher salaries - 9 salaries reported$26/hr
United Airlines Aircraft Dispatcher salaries - 7 salaries reported$58,067/yr
Frontier Airlines Aircraft Dispatcher salaries - 6 salaries reported$49,713/yr
Ameriflight Aircraft Dispatcher salaries - 6 salaries reported$26/hr
Flexjet Aircraft Dispatcher salaries - 6 salaries reported$59,392/yr
NetJets Aircraft Dispatcher salaries - 6 salaries reported$61,881/yr
GoJet Airlines Aircraft Dispatcher salaries - 6 salaries reported$25/hr
Compass Airlines Aircraft Dispatcher salaries - 5 salaries reported$24/hr
CommuteAir Aircraft Dispatcher salaries - 5 salaries reported$23/hr
Trans States Aircraft Dispatcher salaries - 5 salaries reported$26/hr
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Top Paying Industries

For an Aircraft Dispatcher in United States

The top paying industry for an Aircraft Dispatcher in United States is Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $54,414.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Transportation & LogisticsTransportation & Logistics$54,414

    0% Lower than other industries

Transportation & Logistics

Top paying companies in Transportation & Logistics for Aircraft Dispatcher are NetJets, Flexjet, and Southwest Airlines.

NetJetsNetJets$61,881/yr
FlexjetFlexjet$59,392/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

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Operations roles are critical as employers navigate an increasingly global business environment. The rise of globalization and e-commerce mean supply chains and inventory management are increasingly important. The educational requirements for operations are increasing as data and technology become essential for managing complex operations. As demand for these skills and workers grows, pay should increase as well.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Dispatcher

United States of America

 | <1 year

$15,000

/mo

$600 | $14K

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Dispatcher

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$25

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Dispatcher

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$18

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Dispatcher

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$17

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Dispatcher

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$16

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Dispatcher

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Dispatcher

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$21

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Dispatcher

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$43,226

/hr

$26 | $43K

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
911 Dispatcher

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$45,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday

Aircraft Dispatcher pay FAQ

The average salary for an Aircraft Dispatcher is $61,037 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 420 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Aircraft Dispatcher employees in United States.

The highest salary for an Aircraft Dispatcher in United States is $77,239 per year.

The lowest salary for an Aircraft Dispatcher in United States is $48,422 per year.

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