How much does a Flight Dispatcher make in Los Angeles, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Flight Dispatcher in Los Angeles, CA is $85,523. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $49,534 to a high of $96,173, with most professionals earning between $66,685 and $91,098.

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Flight Dispatcher Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Flight Dispatcher Salary $49,534 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Flight Dispatcher Salary $66,685 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Flight Dispatcher Salary $85,523 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Flight Dispatcher Salary $91,098 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Flight Dispatcher Salary $96,173 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
25% $66,685 10% $49,534 90% $96,173 75% $91,098 $85,523 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Flight Dispatcher ?

A flight dispatcher (also known as an airline dispatcher, flight follower or flight operations officer) assists in planning flight paths, taking into account aircraft performance and loading, enroute winds, thunderstorm and turbulence forecasts, airspace restrictions, and airport conditions. Dispatchers also provide a flight following service and advise pilots if conditions change. They usually work in the operations center of the airline. In the United States and Canada, the flight dispatcher shares legal responsibility with the commander of the aircraft (joint responsibility dispatch system...

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  1. This Job:

    Flight Dispatcher

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Flight Operations Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Flight Dispatcher in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Flight Dispatcher ranges from $66,685 to $91,098 with the average base salary of $85,523. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,685 to $91,098 with the average total cash compensation of $85,523.

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