What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Wing Commander?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Wing Commander jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Village of Sleepy Hollow, NY (28.4% above average), followed by Great Falls, VA and Aurora, CO. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Village of Sleepy Hollow, NY $177,063 $14,755 $3,405 $85.13 Great Falls, VA $173,554 $14,462 $3,337 $83.44 Aurora, CO $172,051 $14,337 $3,308 $82.72 Berkeley, CA $168,799 $14,066 $3,246 $81.15 Odessa, TX $167,030 $13,919 $3,212 $80.30 Sitka, AK $166,075 $13,839 $3,193 $79.84 Burleigh County, ND $165,480 $13,790 $3,182 $79.56 Spearfish, SD $162,618 $13,551 $3,127 $78.18 San Francisco, CA $162,421 $13,535 $3,123 $78.09 Sunnyvale, CA $161,798 $13,483 $3,111 $77.79

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Wing Commander Salary

Q: How much does a Wing Commander make?

The average annual pay for a wing commander in the United States is $137,858 a year — that works out to approximately $66.28 an hour. The middle 80% of Wing Commanders earn between $72,000 (10th percentile) and $208,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Wing Commander Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Wing Commander in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Air Force Law Enforcement at $49,043 (35.6%) above Wing Commander. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Air Force Law Enforcement $88,815 $7,401 $1,707 $42.70 Law Enforcement Consultant $86,450 $7,204 $1,662 $41.56 Provider Solutions Specialist $63,640 $5,303 $1,223 $30.60 Prevention Specialist $58,468 $4,872 $1,124 $28.11 Capital One Tdp $39,407 $3,283 $757 $18.95

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Wing Commander Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$137,858

Columbus

Ohio

$133,157

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How much does a Wing Commander make?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average annual pay for a Wing Commander in the United States is $137,858 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $66.28 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,651/week or $11,488/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $218,500 and as low as $36,000, the majority of Wing Commander salaries currently range between $102,500 (25th percentile) to $170,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $208,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Wing Commander varies greatly (by as much as 68000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Wing Commander in your area makes on average $133,157 per year, or $4,701 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $137,858. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Wing Commander salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Wing Commander jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Wing Commander Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Wing Commander job is above the national average. Topping the list is Village of Sleepy Hollow, NY, , with Great Falls, VA, and Aurora, CO, close behind in the second and third positions. Aurora, CO, beats the national average by $34,193 (24.8%), and Village of Sleepy Hollow, NY, furthers that trend with another $39,205 (28.4%) above the $137,858 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Wing Commander appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 9% between Village of Sleepy Hollow, NY, and Sunnyvale, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Wing Commander role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Village of Sleepy Hollow, NY	$177,063	$14,755	$3,405	$85.13
Great Falls, VA	$173,554	$14,462	$3,337	$83.44
Aurora, CO	$172,051	$14,337	$3,308	$82.72
Berkeley, CA	$168,799	$14,066	$3,246	$81.15
Odessa, TX	$167,030	$13,919	$3,212	$80.30
Sitka, AK	$166,075	$13,839	$3,193	$79.84
Burleigh County, ND	$165,480	$13,790	$3,182	$79.56
Spearfish, SD	$162,618	$13,551	$3,127	$78.18
San Francisco, CA	$162,421	$13,535	$3,123	$78.09
Sunnyvale, CA	$161,798	$13,483	$3,111	$77.79

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Wing Commander Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Wing Commander job category, we found that Air Force Law Enforcement jobs have average salaries similar than Wing Commander jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Air Force Law Enforcement	$88,815	$7,401	$1,707	$42.70
Law Enforcement Consultant	$86,450	$7,204	$1,662	$41.56
Provider Solutions Specialist	$63,640	$5,303	$1,223	$30.60
Prevention Specialist	$58,468	$4,872	$1,124	$28.11
Capital One Tdp	$39,407	$3,283	$757	$18.95

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Infographic detailing Wing Commander salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $137,858 per year or $66.28 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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