Air Traffic Controller Salary

Updated: 2 Jun 2012

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	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$50K	$100K	$150K
Salary	$31,401 - $133,815
Bonus	$0.00 - $14,831
Profit Sharing	$976 - $3,052
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$34,438 - $143,868
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 2 Jun 2012 \| Individuals Reporting: 428

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Job Listings for Air Traffic Controller Jobs

Posted	Job Title	Company	Job Location
Jan 25	Air Traffic Controller	Scientific Research Corporation	California
	CTO, Radar, Non radar experience, Enroute, Micro EARTS, and knowledgeable in ICAO rules. Individual must be a graduate of a FAA or DOD ATC course, must possess... Indeed
Dec 28	Lead Air Traffic Controller	KBR	Houston, Texas
	Lear Air Traffic Controller (Iraq): The Air Traffic... Works with Air Traffic Control Manager to ensure continued successful operation of Air Traffic Control... Indeed
Dec 09	Air Traffic Controller / Canada	Defense Support Services	California
	Midwest Air Traffic Control Canada, Ltd., in... VFR controllers for employment at Southport (near Portage La Prairie) Manitoba. We provide VFR Air Traffic... Indeed
Dec 06	Air Traffic Controller	Scientific Research Corporation	Charleston, South Carolina
	Individual must be a graduate of a FAA or DOD ATC course, must possess a form 7220-1 with a terminal radar approach control (TRACON) AND a certified control... Indeed

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Companies and Industries for Air Traffic Controller Salaries

Popular Employers

Salary Range


U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)	$41,997 - $166,129
U.S. Air Force (USAF)	$20,052 - $98,264
U.S. Navy	$35,697 - $52,849
U.S. Marine Corps	$31,000 - $52,500
U.S. Army	Not enough data

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Popular Industries

Salary Range


Commercial Aviation / Airline	$29,046 - $140,109
Military / Armed Forces	$26,880 - $150,417
Transportation	$30,313 - $136,664
Airport / Aviation Procurement	$30,738 - $134,306
Commercial Aircraft, Military, and Space Systems	$32,713 - $149,311

Key Statistics for Air Traffic Controller Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 7%			Male 93%
Salary:	$28,486 - $98,264			$47,175 - $117,514

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

39%

5-9 years

21%

10-19 years

14%

20 years or more

21%

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$34,658 - $132,666
Associate's Degree	$35,640 - $161,073
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc)	$37,642 - $129,334
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Air Traffic Management	$72,289 - $114,783
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Aeronautical Science & Engineering	Not enough data

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 88%		Dental: 65%
	Vision: 54%		None: 10%

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