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$61,756
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Air Traffic Control is $61,756 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $56,913 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $4,844 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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$73,039
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$74,058
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Air Traffic Control Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For an Air Traffic Control in United States
The top paying industry for an Air Traffic Control in United States is Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $76,142.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$76,142
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Recent Salaries Shared
For air traffic control
Job Title
Location
Total Pay
Base Pay | Additional Pay
Total Years of Experience
Years at Recent Employer
Submitted
Date or Time
United States of America
| 4-6 years
/mo
$3K | $259K
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 10-14 years
/yr
Submitted 2 days ago
United States of America
| 15+ years
/yr
Submitted 2 days ago
United States of America
| 4-6 years
/yr
$145K | $15K
Submitted 2 days ago
United States of America
| 4-6 years
/yr
Submitted 2 days ago
United States of America
| 10-14 years
/yr
Submitted 2 days ago
United States of America
| 7-9 years
/yr
$80K | $3K
Submitted 2 days ago
United States of America
| 4-6 years
/yr
Submitted 2 days ago
United States of America
| 1-3 years
/yr
Submitted 3 days ago
Air Traffic Control pay FAQ
The national average salary for an Air Traffic Control is $56,913 per year in United States. Filter by location to see an Air Traffic Control salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 16 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Air Traffic Control employees.
The highest salary for an Air Traffic Control in United States is $92,983 per year.
The lowest salary for an Air Traffic Control in United States is $34,835 per year.
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