How Much Does a Flight Director Make in the United States ? (2021 Salary Guide)

Flight Director Salary in the United States

As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Flight Director in the US is $158,973, equivalent to $76 per hour, $3,057 weekly, or $13,248 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Flight Director in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Flight Director in the US vary widely, spanning from $118,649 to $209,602. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($137,866) and 75th percentile ($185,474), while top earners (90th percentile) make $209,602 per year. This $47,608 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Microsoft Office, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Flight Director often earn 11.3% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 26 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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Flight Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Flight Director Salary $118,649 US May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Flight Director Salary $137,866 US May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Flight Director Salary $158,973 US May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Flight Director Salary $185,474 US May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Flight Director Salary $209,602 US May 18, 2021
25% $137,866 10% $118,649 90% $209,602 75% $185,474 $158,973 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Flight Director ?

Flight controllers are personnel who aid space flight by working in such Mission Control Centers as NASA's Mission Control Center or ESA's European Space Operations Centre. Flight controllers work at computer consoles and use telemetry to monitor various technical aspects of a space mission in real time. Each controller is an expert in a specific area and constantly communicates with additional experts in the "back room". The flight director, who leads the flight controllers, monitors the activities of a team of flight controllers, and has overall responsibility for success and safety. This a...

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