Dispatcher salary in the United States

Average salary
$41,000/yr
Based on 23,755 income tax records
$19,500
$81,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$34K
 
$40K
 
$43K
 
$44K
 
$44K
$19,500
$81,000
How much do Dispatchers make?
The average total salary for a Dispatcher is $41,000 per year. This is based on data from 23,755 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Dispatcher and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Dispatcher salary can vary between $19,500 to $81,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

From consenting TurboTax customers

Dispatcher salary by location

Dispatcher salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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American Airlines, Tarrant County, TX
10 income tax records
$119,500/yr
$95K – $172K
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Southwest Airlines, Dallas County, TX
13 income tax records
$105,000/yr
$55K – $167K
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Bnsf Railway Company, Tarrant County, TX
17 income tax records
$101,000/yr
$48K – $118K
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City Of Chicago, Cook County, IL
17 income tax records
$78,500/yr
$30K – $111K
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City Of Memphis, Shelby County, TN
11 income tax records
$69,500/yr
$51K – $88K
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County Of San Diego, San Diego County, CA
11 income tax records
$69,500/yr
$45K – $97K
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Clark County, Clark County, NV
13 income tax records
$58,500/yr
$48K – $87K
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City Of Phoenix, Maricopa County, AZ
12 income tax records
$53,000/yr
$41K – $73K
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City Of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA
18 income tax records
$50,000/yr
$22K – $69K
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El Paso County, El Paso County, CO
11 income tax records
$50,000/yr
$37K – $61K
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Harris County, Harris County, TX
13 income tax records
$46,500/yr
$30K – $57K
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Lake County Sheriffs Office, Lake County, FL
10 income tax records
$45,500/yr
$23K – $52K
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Charter Communications Holdings, Los Angeles County, CA
21 income tax records
$44,500/yr
$37K – $55K
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BBSI, Los Angeles County, CA
17 income tax records
$39,000/yr
$22K – $66K
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Aaa Northeast Services, Providence County, RI
17 income tax records
$39,000/yr
$26K – $73K
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Xfinity, Palm Beach County, FL
10 income tax records
$37,500/yr
$30K – $47K
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Aaa Ncnu, Weber County, UT
10 income tax records
$33,000/yr
$27K – $43K
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Lake Norman Security Patrol In, Iredell County, NC
13 income tax records
$28,500/yr
$24K – $46K
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Lydia Security, Gloucester County, NJ
12 income tax records
$26,500/yr
$16K – $47K

Dispatcher demographics in United States

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68% are single
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32% are married
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40% have kids
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36% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Dispatchers in United States

23,755 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a dispatcher in the United States is $41,000 per year. Dispatcher salaries in the United States can vary between $19,500 to $81,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 23,755 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as dispatcher.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for dispatchers in the United States: American Airlines ($119,500 a year), Southwest Airlines ($105,000 a year), and Bnsf Railway Company ($101,000 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for dispatchers in the United States: San Jose Metro Area, CA ($63,000 a year), Vallejo Metro Area, CA ($55,500 a year), and New Haven Metro Area, CT ($53,000 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.