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Updated Dec 13, 2021
How much does an Air Traffic Controller make?
Updated Dec 13, 2021
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$76,122 / yrTotal Pay
$54,923 / yrBase Pay
$21,199 / yrAdditional Pay
$76,122
/ yr$35K$282K
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The estimated total pay for a Air Traffic Controller is $76,122 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $54,923 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 $21,199 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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What are some related job titles for Air Traffic Controller?
Some related job titles are Aircraft Dispatcher Salaries with median pay of $56,594, Flight Dispatcher Salaries with median pay of $66,844, Air Traffic Controller Trainee Salaries with median pay of $73,733, Remote Pilot Operator Salaries with median pay of $68,452.
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Robinson Aviation
Air Traffic Controller$35K
$96K
$35,126 - $95,644 Range
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IAP Worldwide Services
Air Traffic ControllerAbout
$122K -$169K
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$169K
$121,732 - $169,410 Range
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Air Traffic Controller Salaries
Recent User Submitted Salaries for Air Traffic Controller in United States of America
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Share Salary Anonymously$1,200
/moAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Air Traffic Controller with 1 to 3 years of experience
$35,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Air Traffic Control Specialist with 4 to 6 years of experience
$103,000
/yrAvg Base Salary10 days ago by a ATC Specialist with 4 to 6 years of experience
$140,000
/yrAvg Base Salary10 days ago by a Air Traffic Control Specialist with 4 to 6 years of experience
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Share Salary Anonymously$35,000
/yrAvg Base Salary11 days ago by a Air Traffic Controller with 1 to 3 years of experience
$149,963
/yrAvg Base Salary12 days ago by a Air Traffic Control Specialist with 10 to 14 years of experience
$14
/hrAvg Base Salary12 days ago by a Air Traffic Controller with 1 to 3 years of experience
$50,000
/yrAvg Base Salary13 days ago by a Air Traffic Controller with 1 to 3 years of experience
$24,000
/yrAvg Base Salary13 days ago by a ATC Specialist with 4 to 6 years of experience
$5,000
/moAvg Base Salary13 days ago by a Air Traffic Controller with 7 to 9 years of experience
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Recent User Submitted Salaries for Air Traffic Controller
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Frequently asked questions about an Air Traffic Controller salaries
The national average salary for an Air Traffic Controller is $58,266 per year in United States. Filter by location to see an Air Traffic Controller salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 719 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Air Traffic Controller employees.
The highest salary for an Air Traffic Controller in United States is $101,101 per year.
The lowest salary for an Air Traffic Controller in United States is $33,579 per year.
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