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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

$55,812
Average $55,812
Low $29,635
High $105,109

The average salary for a air traffic controller is $55,812 per year in the United States. 779 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 10, 2026).

Air Traffic Controller job openings in United States

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Air Traffic Control Specialist...
Serco3.3out of 5 stars.
Jackson, WY
$40.55 an hour
Full-time
16 hours 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.
Handshake
 
$249,600per year
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SM&A
 
$247,966per year
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Green River College
 
$224,515per 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
 
$143,244per 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
    $54,102 per year
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $52,882 per year

Where can an Air Traffic Controller earn more?

Compare salaries for Air Traffic Controllers in different locations
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