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Air traffic controller salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Air Traffic Controller make in the United States?

Average base salary

$55,677
Average $55,677
Low $29,601
High $104,721

The average salary for a air traffic controller is $55,677 per year in the United States. 772 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 10, 2026).

Air Traffic Controller job openings in United States

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ZDC Air Traffic Control Instru...
SAIC4out of 5 stars.
Leesburg, VA
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Air Traffic Controller in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
SM&A
 
$247,966per year
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ROHDE & SCHWARZ GmbH & Co. KG
 
$174,917per year
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Peraton
 
$145,500per year
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Noblis
 
$143,150per year
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Booz Allen Hamilton
 
$142,400per year
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Spatial Front
 
$135,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Air Traffic Controllers near United States

  1. Sacramento, CA
    $80,388 per year
  2. Appleton, WI
    $74,505 per year
  3. Houston, TX
    $53,003 per year
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $52,882 per year
  5. Long Beach, CA
    $52,607 per year

Where can an Air Traffic Controller earn more?

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