An independent dispatcher earns a percentage of each truck's gross: 1–2% at the start, 3–4% with experience, 4–6% for seasoned dispatchers. A truck grosses about $9–10K a week, so one truck brings roughly $400–800 a month at the start and $1,600–2,500 with experience. Income grows with the number of trucks. A salaried company dispatcher earns about $44–52K a year. This is a market guideline, not a promise: income depends on your number of trucks, the rates, and your own work.