What are the main factors that influence an Aircraft Load Controller's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Aircraft Load Controller?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Aircraft Load Controller roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change An Aircraft Load Controller's salary?

An Aircraft Load Controller's salary grows with experience: starting around $43,136 for beginners, reaching about $56,213 at mid-level, and approach $169,342 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Aircraft Load Controller?

Aircraft Load Controller salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Aircraft Load Controller roles are District of Columbia $62,654, California $62,416, Massachusetts $61,585. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Aircraft Load Controller roles make?

Salaries for Aircraft Load Controller level roles vary by specialization: Controller: $254,122; Aircraft Maintenance Controller: $125,458; Load Controller: $96,411; Materials Load Planning Supervisor: $77,100; Logistics Load Manager: $69,903.

Aircraft Load Controller Salary in Virginia

How much does an Aircraft Load Controller make in Virginia? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for an Aircraft Load Controller in Virginia is $56,984 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, an Aircraft Load Controller's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $64,059
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,782 to $60,687
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,957

10% $48,957

50% (Median) $56,984

90% $64,059

Aircraft Load Controller Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,687	$5,057	$1,167	$29
Average	$56,984	$4,749	$1,096	$27
25th Percentile	$52,782	$4,399	$1,015	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Aircraft Load Controller Salaries

An Aircraft Load Controller's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Aircraft Load Controller Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Aircraft Load Controller's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $43,136
Early Career (1-2 years): $48,155
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,213
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $137,242
Expert (over 8 years): $169,342

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Flight Inspector II	less than 1 year	$43,136
Flight Inspector III	1-2 years	$48,155
Aircraft Load Controller	2-4 years	$56,213
Flight Inspection Manager	5-8 years	$137,242
Flight Inspection Senior Manager	over 8 years	$169,342

How Do Aircraft Load Controller Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Aircraft Load Controllers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $62,654.
California: $62,416.
Massachusetts: $61,585.

District of Columbia $62,654 California $62,416 Massachusetts $61,585 Washington $61,358 New Jersey $61,336 Alaska $61,256 Connecticut $60,475 New York $60,159

Hawaii $59,146 Rhode Island $58,670 Maryland $58,348 Minnesota $57,906 Colorado $57,737 Illinois $57,680 Oregon $57,465 Delaware $57,307

New Hampshire $57,207 Virginia $56,984 Pennsylvania $56,333 Nevada $56,005 North Dakota $55,898 Michigan $55,728 Wisconsin $55,666 Vermont $55,541

Texas $55,196 Maine $55,173 Arizona $55,139 Ohio $55,100 Georgia $54,579 Indiana $54,319 Wyoming $54,268 Utah $54,189

Iowa $54,155 Kansas $53,883 Louisiana $53,804 North Carolina $53,775 Missouri $53,764 Florida $53,543 Montana $53,425 Nebraska $53,311

Kentucky $53,249 South Carolina $53,023 Tennessee $52,881 Idaho $52,825 New Mexico $52,412 Oklahoma $52,321 Alabama $51,987 South Dakota $51,427

Arkansas $51,122 West Virginia $50,957 Mississippi $50,465

Top Paying Cities for Aircraft Load Controller

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $52,406
Lambsburg: $52,518
Laurel Fork: $52,576

Ivanhoe, VA $52,406

Lambsburg, VA $52,518

Laurel Fork, VA $52,576

Marion, VA $52,133

Max Meadows, VA $52,489

Meadowview, VA $51,663

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $52,082

Rocky Gap, VA $52,111

Ruther Glen, VA $54,969

Sealston, VA $56,392

Sharps, VA $54,728

Spotsylvania, VA $55,483

Sparta, VA $55,192

Stafford, VA $58,020

Stratford, VA $55,798

Tappahannock, VA $55,066

Thornburg, VA $55,666

Unionville, VA $54,762

Village, VA $54,997

Warsaw, VA $55,192

Weems, VA $54,109

Sandy Point, VA $55,264

White Stone, VA $53,959

Wicomico Church, VA $54,352

Woodford, VA $55,439

Zacata, VA $55,626

Winchester, VA $55,364

Bentonville, VA $54,890

Berryville, VA $56,163

Boyce, VA $56,265

Brucetown, VA $55,401

Chester Gap, VA $55,938

Clear Brook, VA $55,123

Cross Junction, VA $53,335

Fishers Hill, VA $54,101

Flint Hill, VA $55,634

Front Royal, VA $55,667

Gore, VA $53,633

Hume, VA $56,386

Huntly, VA $55,728

Strasburg, VA $53,890

Linden, VA $56,523

Markham, VA $56,511

Maurertown, VA $53,158

Middletown, VA $54,943

Millwood, VA $56,165

Rileyville, VA $54,275

Earlysville, VA $53,480

Esmont, VA $52,985

Faber, VA $52,750

Fishersville, VA $53,241

Free Union, VA $53,391

Gordonsville, VA $53,951

Greenwood, VA $53,177

Ivy, VA $53,502

Keene, VA $53,199

Keswick, VA $53,608

Locust Dale, VA $54,193

Lovingston, VA $52,184

Lyndhurst, VA $52,578

Montpelier Station, VA $53,964

Nellysford, VA $52,639

North Garden, VA $53,147

Orange, VA $54,492

Palmyra, VA $53,631

Piney River, VA $51,941

Quinque, VA $53,616

Roseland, VA $52,141

Ruckersville, VA $53,594

Schuyler, VA $52,799

Shipman, VA $52,176

Somerset, VA $53,966

Stanardsville, VA $53,438

Troy, VA $53,690

Tyro, VA $52,283

Waynesboro, VA $53,322

White Hall, VA $53,418

Woodberry Forest, VA $54,175

Achilles, VA $53,352

Amelia Court House, VA $54,342

Ark, VA $53,691

Arvonia, VA $53,215

Ashland, VA $54,871

Aylett, VA $54,897

Barhamsville, VA $54,107

Beaumont, VA $54,329

Beaverdam, VA $54,866

Bena, VA $53,336

Bohannon, VA $53,555

Bremo Bluff, VA $53,560

Bruington, VA $54,787

Bumpass, VA $54,783

Cardinal, VA $53,579

Cartersville, VA $54,004

Charles City, VA $54,445

Christchurch, VA $54,001

Church View, VA $54,126

Cobbs Creek, VA $53,727

Columbia, VA $53,863

Crozier, VA $54,692

Cumberland, VA $53,564

Deltaville, VA $53,772

Diggs, VA $53,576

Redwood, VA $52,140

Rich Creek, VA $52,318

Ridgeway, VA $52,682

Riner, VA $52,313

Ripplemead, VA $52,176

Rocky Mount, VA $52,187

Salem, VA $51,932

Sandy Level, VA $52,299

Shawsville, VA $52,093

Spencer, VA $52,670

Staffordsville, VA $52,407

Stanleytown, VA $52,769

Stuart, VA $52,656

Thaxton, VA $52,030

Troutville, VA $52,011

Union Hall, VA $52,196

Vesta, VA $52,589

Villamont, VA $52,004

Vinton, VA $51,907

Wirtz, VA $52,035

Woolwine, VA $52,552

Bristol, VA $50,626

Abingdon, VA $51,377

Andover, VA $51,224

Appalachia, VA $51,224

Bee, VA $51,857

Ben Hur, VA $51,437

Big Stone Gap, VA $50,768

Birchleaf, VA $51,909

Blackwater, VA $50,831

Castlewood, VA $50,979

Cleveland, VA $51,599

Clinchco, VA $51,863

Clintwood, VA $51,804

Coeburn, VA $51,310

Damascus, VA $51,780

Dante, VA $51,601

Davenport, VA $51,958

Dryden, VA $50,934

Duffield, VA $50,503

Dungannon, VA $50,687

East Stone Gap, VA $50,875

Ewing, VA $52,087

Fort Blackmore, VA $50,363

Gate City, VA $50,019

Haysi, VA $52,160

Hiltons, VA $50,137

Honaker, VA $51,887

Jonesville, VA $51,562

Keokee, VA $51,085

Lebanon, VA $51,398

Mc Clure, VA $51,612

Mendota, VA $50,642

Nickelsville, VA $50,430

Nora, VA $51,476

Norton, VA $51,279

Pennington Gap, VA $51,072

Pound, VA $51,492

Rosedale, VA $51,829

Rose Hill, VA $51,996

Saint Charles, VA $51,372

Saint Paul, VA $51,305

Weber City, VA $49,866

Whitetop, VA $51,983

Wise, VA $51,417

Pulaski, VA $52,541

Atkins, VA $52,097

Austinville, VA $52,518

Barren Springs, VA $52,563

Bastian, VA $52,104

Bland, VA $52,227

Broadford, VA $52,050

Cana, VA $52,598

Ceres, VA $52,055

Chilhowie, VA $52,037

Cripple Creek, VA $52,273

Crockett, VA $52,260

Draper, VA $52,497

Dugspur, VA $52,536

Elk Creek, VA $52,236

Emory, VA $51,890

Fancy Gap, VA $52,553

Fries, VA $52,411

Galax, VA $52,497

Glade Spring, VA $51,787

Rural Retreat, VA $52,194

Saltville, VA $52,060

Speedwell, VA $52,228

Sugar Grove, VA $52,110

Tannersville, VA $52,019

Troutdale, VA $52,073

Willis, VA $52,508

Woodlawn, VA $52,529

Wytheville, VA $52,381

Staunton, VA $53,258

Augusta Springs, VA $53,032

Bacova, VA $52,783

Blue Grass, VA $52,804

Brownsburg, VA $52,489

Buena Vista, VA $52,059

Churchville, VA $53,406

Clifton Forge, VA $52,605

Covington, VA $52,320

Craigsville, VA $53,038

Crimora, VA $53,461

Deerfield, VA $53,080

Doe Hill, VA $53,035

Fairfield, VA $52,412

Fort Defiance, VA $53,500

Glen Wilton, VA $52,405

Goshen, VA $52,810

Greenville, VA $52,777

Grottoes, VA $53,510

Head Waters, VA $53,122

Hot Springs, VA $52,636

Iron Gate, VA $52,695

Lexington, VA $52,504

Low Moor, VA $52,572

Mc Dowell, VA $53,056

Middlebrook, VA $52,790

Millboro, VA $52,832

Mint Spring, VA $53,056

Montebello, VA $52,309

Monterey, VA $52,903

Mount Sidney, VA $53,524

Mustoe, VA $52,991

New Hope, VA $53,493

Port Republic, VA $53,481

Raphine, VA $52,553

Rockbridge Baths, VA $52,605

Selma, VA $52,624

Steeles Tavern, VA $52,661

Stuarts Draft, VA $52,858

Swoope, VA $53,164

Verona, VA $53,524

Vesuvius, VA $52,192

Warm Springs, VA $52,800

West Augusta, VA $53,195

Weyers Cave, VA $53,537

Williamsville, VA $53,085

Lynchburg, VA $51,280

Altavista, VA $51,767

Alton, VA $52,898

Amherst, VA $51,629

Appomattox, VA $51,721

Bedford, VA $52,037

Big Island, VA $51,752

Blairs, VA $52,885

Brookneal, VA $51,971

Buffalo Junction, VA $53,065

Callands, VA $52,630

Chatham, VA $52,673

Clifford, VA $51,707

Clover, VA $52,769

Cluster Springs, VA $53,062

Coleman Falls, VA $51,492

Concord, VA $51,351

Crystal Hill, VA $52,687

Danville, VA $52,927

Hillsville, VA $52,598

Carson, VA $54,625

Hiwassee, VA $52,426

Independence, VA $52,244

Annandale, VA $62,162

Burke, VA $61,580

Dumfries, VA $59,777

Dunn Loring, VA $62,242

Fairfax, VA $61,312

Fairfax Station, VA $61,145

Falls Church, VA $62,296

Fort Belvoir, VA $61,543

Great Falls, VA $61,314

Greenway, VA $62,295

Lorton, VA $61,195

Merrifield, VA $62,098

Mc Lean, VA $62,289

West Mclean, VA $62,295

Mount Vernon, VA $61,774

Newington, VA $61,632

Dry Fork, VA $52,783

Brooke, VA $57,599

Evington, VA $51,565

Forest, VA $51,464

Gladstone, VA $51,766

Gladys, VA $51,767

Glasgow, VA $52,098

Goode, VA $51,634

Gretna, VA $52,297

Halifax, VA $52,883

Howardsville, VA $52,798

Hurt, VA $52,005

Java, VA $52,612

Ararat, VA $52,585

Axton, VA $52,748

Bassett, VA $52,710

Belspring, VA $52,436

Bent Mountain, VA $51,991

Blacksburg, VA $52,189

Blue Ridge, VA $51,974

Boones Mill, VA $51,954

Buchanan, VA $52,149

Callaway, VA $52,090

Christiansburg, VA $52,194

Cascade, VA $52,702

Catawba, VA $52,060

Check, VA $52,171

Claudville, VA $52,554

Cloverdale, VA $51,877

Collinsville, VA $52,885

Copper Hill, VA $52,102

Critz, VA $52,639

Daleville, VA $51,930

Dublin, VA $52,464

Eagle Rock, VA $52,300

Eggleston, VA $52,359

Elliston, VA $52,049

Ferrum, VA $52,382

Fieldale, VA $52,810

Fincastle, VA $52,092

Floyd, VA $52,386

Glade Hill, VA $52,153

Glen Lyn, VA $52,192

Goodview, VA $51,968

Hardy, VA $51,947

Henry, VA $52,460

Huddleston, VA $52,140

Keeling, VA $52,833

Chester, VA $54,882

Chesterfield, VA $54,849

Church Road, VA $54,668

Colonial Heights, VA $54,904

Courtland, VA $53,585

Dendron, VA $53,745

Dewitt, VA $54,493

Dinwiddie, VA $54,642

Disputanta, VA $54,687

Dolphin, VA $53,894

Drewryville, VA $53,468

Ebony, VA $53,099

Elberon, VA $53,524

Emporia, VA $53,588

Ford, VA $54,541

Franklin, VA $53,420

Freeman, VA $53,882

Gasburg, VA $53,213

Hopewell, VA $54,791

Ivor, VA $53,506

Jarratt, VA $54,051

Lawrenceville, VA $53,695

Mc Kenney, VA $54,350

Meredithville, VA $53,617

Newsoms, VA $53,244

Prince George, VA $54,843

Rawlings, VA $54,141

Sedley, VA $53,657

Skippers, VA $53,374

Spring Grove, VA $54,036

Stony Creek, VA $54,348

Surry, VA $53,393

Sussex, VA $54,225

Sutherland, VA $54,797

Valentines, VA $53,263

Wakefield, VA $53,725

Warfield, VA $54,185

Waverly, VA $54,148

White Plains, VA $53,233

Wilsons, VA $54,379

Yale, VA $54,006

Zuni, VA $53,485

Claremont, VA $54,109

Farmville, VA $53,094

Baskerville, VA $53,007

Indian Valley, VA $52,462

Mc Coy, VA $52,348

Martinsville, VA $52,798

Meadows Of Dan, VA $52,602

Moneta, VA $52,054

Montvale, VA $52,054

Narrows, VA $52,349

Newbern, VA $52,395

New Castle, VA $52,095

Newport, VA $52,214

New River, VA $52,539

Oriskany, VA $52,196

Paint Bank, VA $52,114

Parrott, VA $52,373

Patrick Springs, VA $52,699

Pearisburg, VA $52,401

Pembroke, VA $52,400

Penhook, VA $52,326

Pilot, VA $52,213

Pittsville, VA $52,300

Radford, VA $52,480

Long Island, VA $51,964

Lowry, VA $51,732

Lynch Station, VA $51,969

Madison Heights, VA $51,281

Monroe, VA $51,537

Naruna, VA $51,807

Nathalie, VA $52,433

Natural Bridge, VA $52,263

Natural Bridge Station, VA $52,038

Nelson, VA $53,143

Norwood, VA $51,965

Ringgold, VA $52,852

Rustburg, VA $51,399

Scottsburg, VA $52,954

Scottsville, VA $53,241

South Boston, VA $53,001

Spout Spring, VA $51,494

Sutherlin, VA $52,856

Sweet Briar, VA $51,433

Vernon Hill, VA $52,794

Virgilina, VA $53,017

Wingina, VA $52,273

Amonate, VA $52,157

Bandy, VA $52,042

Big Rock, VA $52,325

Bishop, VA $52,047

Bluefield, VA $52,208

Boissevain, VA $52,080

Breaks, VA $52,240

Burkes Garden, VA $52,100

Cedar Bluff, VA $52,177

Doran, VA $52,391

Falls Mills, VA $52,080

Grundy, VA $52,413

Horsepen, VA $52,068

Hurley, VA $52,143

Jewell Ridge, VA $52,177

Keen Mountain, VA $52,381

Mavisdale, VA $52,182

Maxie, VA $52,336

North Tazewell, VA $52,169

Oakwood, VA $52,410

Pilgrims Knob, VA $52,267

Pocahontas, VA $52,097

Pounding Mill, VA $52,250

Raven, VA $52,366

Red Ash, VA $52,415

Richlands, VA $52,385

Rowe, VA $52,201

Shortt Gap, VA $52,318

Swords Creek, VA $52,186

Tazewell, VA $52,087

Vansant, VA $52,187

Whitewood, VA $52,193

Wolford, VA $52,202

Boydton, VA $53,121

Bracey, VA $53,257

Brodnax, VA $53,462

Buckingham, VA $52,526

Burkeville, VA $53,339

Charlotte Court House, VA $52,575

Chase City, VA $52,847

Clarksville, VA $53,215

Crewe, VA $53,679

Cullen, VA $52,418

Dillwyn, VA $53,050

Drakes Branch, VA $52,841

Dundas, VA $53,627

Evergreen, VA $51,772

Fort Mitchell, VA $52,841

Green Bay, VA $53,044

Hampden Sydney, VA $53,175

Kenbridge, VA $53,340

Keysville, VA $52,836

La Crosse, VA $53,175

Lunenburg, VA $52,936

Meherrin, VA $52,942

Nottoway, VA $53,597

Pamplin, VA $52,243

Phenix, VA $52,007

Prospect, VA $52,571

Randolph, VA $52,660

Red House, VA $51,854

Red Oak, VA $52,915

Rice, VA $53,407

Saxe, VA $52,800

Skipwith, VA $52,952

South Hill, VA $53,155

Victoria, VA $53,123

Wylliesburg, VA $52,868

Roanoke, VA $51,840

Wachapreague, VA $53,828

Wardtown, VA $53,723

Wattsville, VA $53,878

Willis Wharf, VA $53,812

Windsor, VA $53,353

Withams, VA $53,835

Norfolk, VA $53,079

Newport News, VA $53,198

Fort Eustis, VA $53,219

Hampton, VA $53,231

Fort Monroe, VA $53,202

Poquoson, VA $53,214

Yorktown, VA $53,276

Lackey, VA $53,298

Seaford, VA $53,233

Portsmouth, VA $53,094

Fort Lee, VA $54,902

Petersburg, VA $54,902

Virginia State University, VA $54,902

Alberta, VA $53,817

Ammon, VA $54,538

Blackstone, VA $54,077

Boykins, VA $53,307

Branchville, VA $53,180

Capron, VA $53,570

Round Hill, VA $57,558

Catharpin, VA $59,714

Delaplane, VA $56,956

Ashburn, VA $59,962

Chantilly, VA $60,593

Gainesville, VA $59,228

Hamilton, VA $58,334

Lincoln, VA $58,276

Sterling, VA $60,691

Haymarket, VA $59,172

Herndon, VA $60,915

Leesburg, VA $59,019

Lovettsville, VA $57,712

Nokesville, VA $59,301

Upperville, VA $57,144

Warrenton, VA $57,352

Reston, VA $61,265

Waterford, VA $58,237

The Plains, VA $58,402

Doswell, VA $54,890

Dutton, VA $53,716

Fork Union, VA $53,725

Foster, VA $53,543

Glen Allen, VA $55,014

Gloucester, VA $53,659

Gloucester Point, VA $53,334

Goochland, VA $54,413

Grimstead, VA $53,678

Gum Spring, VA $54,413

Gwynn, VA $53,677

Hadensville, VA $54,328

Hallieford, VA $53,661

Hanover, VA $54,900

Hardyville, VA $53,821

Hartfield, VA $53,839

Hayes, VA $53,368

Henrico, VA $55,054

Hudgins, VA $53,636

Jamaica, VA $54,306

Jamestown, VA $53,490

Jetersville, VA $53,719

Kents Store, VA $53,846

King And Queen Court House, VA $54,388

King William, VA $54,670

Lanexa, VA $54,303

Lightfoot, VA $53,753

Little Plymouth, VA $54,319

Locust Hill, VA $54,001

Louisa, VA $54,404

Macon, VA $54,466

Maidens, VA $54,621

Manakin Sabot, VA $54,800

Mannboro, VA $54,443

Manquin, VA $54,829

Maryus, VA $53,341

Mascot, VA $54,160

Mathews, VA $53,575

Burgess, VA $54,503

Accomac, VA $53,785

Assawoman, VA $53,807

Atlantic, VA $53,879

Battery Park, VA $53,206

Belle Haven, VA $53,754

Birdsnest, VA $53,653

Bloxom, VA $53,868

Cape Charles, VA $53,579

Capeville, VA $53,590

Carrollton, VA $53,199

Carrsville, VA $53,442

Cheriton, VA $53,584

Chesapeake, VA $53,219

Chincoteague Island, VA $53,914

Wallops Island, VA $53,874

Craddockville, VA $53,762

Davis Wharf, VA $53,751

Eastville, VA $53,605

Exmore, VA $53,731

Franktown, VA $53,671

Greenbackville, VA $54,036

Greenbush, VA $53,881

Hacksneck, VA $53,732

Hallwood, VA $53,853

Harborton, VA $53,864

Horntown, VA $53,945

Oak Hall, VA $53,834

Isle Of Wight, VA $53,319

Jamesville, VA $53,701

Jenkins Bridge, VA $53,861

Keller, VA $53,797

Locustville, VA $53,795

Machipongo, VA $53,644

Mappsville, VA $53,841

Marionville, VA $53,644

Mears, VA $53,813

Melfa, VA $53,804

Modest Town, VA $53,943

Nassawadox, VA $53,700

Nelsonia, VA $53,947

New Church, VA $53,927

Onancock, VA $53,849

Onley, VA $53,790

Oyster, VA $53,597

Painter, VA $53,764

Parksley, VA $53,878

Pungoteague, VA $53,787

Quinby, VA $53,645

Rescue, VA $53,203

Sanford, VA $53,936

Saxis, VA $53,945

Seaview, VA $53,585

Smithfield, VA $53,261

Suffolk, VA $53,236

Tangier, VA $54,078

Tasley, VA $53,905

Temperanceville, VA $53,853

Townsend, VA $53,596

Virginia Beach, VA $53,928

Dulles, VA $61,282

Aldie, VA $59,348

Amissville, VA $56,460

Arcola, VA $59,942

Manassas, VA $60,041

Marshall, VA $57,288

Middleburg, VA $58,342

Catlett, VA $58,615

Centreville, VA $60,283

Clifton, VA $60,791

Orlean, VA $56,772

Paeonian Springs, VA $58,613

Paris, VA $56,772

Philomont, VA $58,169

Purcellville, VA $57,738

Bluemont, VA $56,965

Bristow, VA $59,575

Broad Run, VA $58,515

Calverton, VA $58,382

Casanova, VA $58,480

Rectortown, VA $57,218

Mechanicsville, VA $54,943

Midlothian, VA $54,860

Millers Tavern, VA $54,937

Mineral, VA $54,740

Moon, VA $53,598

Moseley, VA $54,677

New Canton, VA $53,493

New Kent, VA $54,643

New Point, VA $53,463

Newtown, VA $55,106

Norge, VA $53,832

North, VA $53,645

Oilville, VA $54,691

Onemo, VA $53,530

Ordinary, VA $53,414

Port Haywood, VA $53,455

Powhatan, VA $54,509

Providence Forge, VA $54,549

Quinton, VA $54,829

Rockville, VA $54,752

Ruthville, VA $54,436

Saint Stephens Church, VA $54,930

Saluda, VA $54,022

Sandston, VA $54,956

Sandy Hook, VA $54,402

Schley, VA $53,541

Severn, VA $53,370

Shacklefords, VA $54,050

State Farm, VA $54,647

Stevensville, VA $54,517

Studley, VA $54,939

Susan, VA $53,477

Toano, VA $54,001

Topping, VA $53,953

Trevilians, VA $54,370

Richmond, VA $55,069

Urbanna, VA $54,210

Wake, VA $53,871

Walkerton, VA $54,594

Ware Neck, VA $53,562

Water View, VA $54,198

West Point, VA $54,384

White Marsh, VA $53,473

Wicomico, VA $53,379

Williamsburg, VA $53,471

Woods Cross Roads, VA $53,665

Montpelier, VA $54,670

Oakton, VA $61,454

Occoquan, VA $61,001

Quantico, VA $58,974

Springfield, VA $62,001

Triangle, VA $59,400

Vienna, VA $62,000

Woodbridge, VA $60,560

Arlington, VA $62,312

Fort Myer, VA $62,313

Mattaponi, VA $54,182

Dhs, VA $62,313

Fort Valley, VA $53,872

Star Tannery, VA $53,345

Stephens City, VA $55,385

Stephenson, VA $55,422

Toms Brook, VA $53,842

White Post, VA $55,861

Woodstock, VA $53,397

Culpeper, VA $55,160

Aroda, VA $53,809

Banco, VA $53,992

Bealeton, VA $57,107

Boston, VA $55,014

Brandy Station, VA $56,127

Brightwood, VA $54,266

Castleton, VA $55,619

Elkwood, VA $56,054

Etlan, VA $54,141

Goldvein, VA $57,360

Graves Mill, VA $53,736

Haywood, VA $54,252

Hood, VA $53,397

Jeffersonton, VA $56,753

Leon, VA $54,495

Lignum, VA $55,730

Madison, VA $53,731

Midland, VA $57,676

Mitchells, VA $54,720

Oakpark, VA $54,072

Pratts, VA $53,725

Radiant, VA $53,924

Rapidan, VA $54,411

Remington, VA $56,654

Reva, VA $54,555

Richardsville, VA $56,195

Rixeyville, VA $56,050

Rochelle, VA $53,709

Somerville, VA $57,786

Sperryville, VA $54,502

Stevensburg, VA $55,842

Sumerduck, VA $56,669

Syria, VA $53,528

Viewtown, VA $56,087

Washington, VA $55,458

Wolftown, VA $53,401

Woodville, VA $55,040

Harrisonburg, VA $53,619

Basye, VA $53,191

Bergton, VA $53,027

Bridgewater, VA $53,519

Broadway, VA $53,354

Criders, VA $53,122

Dayton, VA $53,336

Edinburg, VA $53,281

Elkton, VA $53,442

Alexandria, VA $62,306

Fredericksburg, VA $56,454

Bowling Green, VA $55,358

Burr Hill, VA $55,365

Callao, VA $55,046

Caret, VA $55,703

Center Cross, VA $54,755

Champlain, VA $55,576

Coles Point, VA $55,784

Colonial Beach, VA $56,097

Corbin, VA $55,750

Dahlgren, VA $57,937

Dogue, VA $56,060

Dunnsville, VA $54,952

Edwardsville, VA $54,574

Farnham, VA $54,735

Garrisonville, VA $58,412

Hague, VA $55,380

Hartwood, VA $56,617

Haynesville, VA $55,334

Heathsville, VA $54,523

Hustle, VA $55,609

Irvington, VA $54,086

Jersey, VA $56,137

Kilmarnock, VA $54,132

King George, VA $57,013

Kinsale, VA $55,273

Ladysmith, VA $55,039

Lancaster, VA $54,264

Laneview, VA $54,396

Lively, VA $54,315

Locust Grove, VA $55,381

Loretto, VA $55,619

Lottsburg, VA $54,943

Merry Point, VA $54,180

Milford, VA $55,155

Mollusk, VA $54,199

Montross, VA $55,742

Morattico, VA $54,481

Mount Holly, VA $55,557

Ninde, VA $57,140

Nuttsville, VA $54,427

Oldhams, VA $55,229

Ophelia, VA $54,532

Partlow, VA $55,516

Port Royal, VA $55,605

Rappahannock Academy, VA $55,616

Reedville, VA $54,491

Rhoadesville, VA $54,859

Rollins Fork, VA $56,095

Fulks Run, VA $53,221

Hinton, VA $53,172

Keezletown, VA $53,431

Lacey Spring, VA $53,457

Linville, VA $53,430

Luray, VA $53,601

Mc Gaheysville, VA $53,493

Mount Crawford, VA $53,494

Mount Jackson, VA $53,319

Mount Solon, VA $53,327

New Market, VA $53,443

Orkney Springs, VA $53,205

Penn Laird, VA $53,516

Quicksburg, VA $53,373

Pleasant Valley, VA $53,487

Shenandoah, VA $53,461

Singers Glen, VA $53,426

Stanley, VA $53,465

Timberville, VA $53,452

Charlottesville, VA $53,547

Afton, VA $52,954

Arrington, VA $51,901

Barboursville, VA $53,756

Batesville, VA $53,420

Covesville, VA $52,959

Crozet, VA $53,446

Dyke, VA $53,419

Ruby, VA $58,133

Aircraft Load Controller Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Aircraft Load Controller roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and MFG Durable sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Aircraft Load Controller positions in Aerospace & Defense or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Aircraft Load Controller as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Aircraft Load Controller

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$85,476	$41.0	50%
MFG Durable	$68,381	$33.0	20%

Aircraft Load Controller Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Aircraft Load Controller's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$52,782

Average $56,984/year

$60,687

$4,399

Average $4,749/month

$5,057

$1,015

Average $1,096/week

$1,167

$25

Average $27/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,687	$5,057	$1,167	$29
Average	$56,984	$4,749	$1,096	$27
25th Percentile	$52,782	$4,399	$1,015	$25

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