Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Dispatcher jobs in Chicago, IL

$58,900/year median in metro (BLS May 2025) · 17% above the national median.

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The median dispatcher salary in Chicago, IL is $58,900/year, with a typical range of $47,620 to $73,160 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Dispatcher pay in Chicago, IL

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Chicago metro. Half of Dispatchers earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $47,620 $58,900 $73,160
25th$47,620 Median$58,900 75th$73,160 vs US17% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area (SOC 43-5032, Dispatcher). Full Dispatcher salary guide →

What is a Dispatcher salary in Chicago?

The median dispatcher salary in Chicago, IL is $58,900/year, with a typical range of $47,620 to $73,160 based on BLS OEWS May 2025.

Dispatcher pay bands in Chicago by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Senior Dispatcher

Typical senior band in Chicago
Example (illustrative)
Location
Chicago, IL
Typical pay range
$54,482–$73,271
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Dispatcher

Typical mid level band in Chicago
Example (illustrative)
Location
Chicago, IL
Typical pay range
$56,249–$67,970
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Dispatcher

Typical staff band in Chicago
Example (illustrative)
Location
Chicago, IL
Typical pay range
$51,831–$74,331
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Dispatcher

Typical lead band in Chicago
Example (illustrative)
Location
Chicago, IL
Typical pay range
$54,482–$74,331
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Dispatcher

Typical lead band in Chicago
Example (illustrative)
Location
Chicago, IL
Typical pay range
$56,249–$73,271
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Dispatcher Career Ladder — Chicago Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Chicago’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Dispatcher0–2 yrs$42,408
  2. Mid Dispatcher2–5 yrs$55,955
  3. Senior Dispatcher5–8 yrs$70,680
  4. Staff Dispatcher8–12 yrs$85,405
  5. Lead Dispatcher12+ yrs$100,130

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 43-5032, Dispatcher).

Employers in the Dispatcher hiring market in Chicago

  • TechCorp Solutions
  • Talent Bridge
  • Summit Enterprises
  • Apex Staffing
  • NexGen Group

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Chicago post Dispatcher jobs

Employers in the Chicago metro typically post Dispatcher roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Dispatcher in Chicago, IL — Common Questions

How much does a Dispatcher earn in Chicago, IL?
Median $58,900/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $47,620–$73,160. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which ATS platforms do Chicago employers use for Dispatcher?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Dispatcher jobs for me?
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