How much does a Distribution System Operator make in the United States? The average Distribution System Operator salary in the United States is $115,846 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $103,712 and $126,764. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Distribution System Operator

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Department of Defense - MANCHESTER , WA
Duties * You will assist in fueling and de-fueling tanker trucks, as well as fueling aircraft or Navy combatant ships. You will assist in using various fittings
- 2 days ago
Department of Defense - MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR , CA
Duties * You will perform a range of activities to receive, transfer, and issue fuel and liquid oxygen and nitrogen. You will operate pumps, filters, valves, an
- 2 days ago
Duties As a Fuel Distribution System Worker (Title 32), WG-5413-08, you will perform the below duties: * Receives and issues and provides guidance to lower-leve
- 3 days ago
Infinity Systems Engineering, LLC - COLORADO SPRINGS , CO
Salary Range: $ 105000.00 To 120000.00 (USD) Annually Infinity’s niche in the aerospace and defense industry is specialized solutions that help bridge the gap b
- 3 days ago
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees hav
- 2 days ago
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- 3 days ago

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Distribution System Operator in the United States. The base salary for Distribution System Operator ranges from $103,712 to $126,764 with the average base salary of $115,846. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $106,921 to $134,015 with the average total cash compensation of $120,324.

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