How much does a Flight Dispatcher make in New York, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Flight Dispatcher in New York, NY is $89,476. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $51,824 to a high of $100,619, with most professionals earning between $69,768 and $95,309.

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Flight Dispatcher Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Flight Dispatcher Salary $51,824 New York,NY April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Flight Dispatcher Salary $69,768 New York,NY April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Flight Dispatcher Salary $89,476 New York,NY April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Flight Dispatcher Salary $95,309 New York,NY April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Flight Dispatcher Salary $100,619 New York,NY April 01, 2025
25% $69,768 10% $51,824 90% $100,619 75% $95,309 $89,476 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 New York, NY. The base salary for Flight Dispatcher ranges from $69,768 to $95,309 with the average base salary of $89,476. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,768 to $95,309 with the average total cash compensation of $89,476.

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