Air Traffic Controller salary in the United States

Average salary
$106,500/yr
Based on 5,922 income tax records
$28,500
$200,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$37K
 
$93K
 
$140K
 
$127K
 
$101K
$28,500
$200,000
How much do Air Traffic Controllers make?
The average total salary for a Air Traffic Controller is $106,500 per year. This is based on data from 5,922 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Air Traffic Controller and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Air Traffic Controller salary can vary between $28,500 to $200,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Air Traffic Controller salary by location

Air Traffic Controller salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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Department Of The Interior, Nassau County, NY
18 income tax records
$185,500/yr
$56K – $257K
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US Department Of Defense, Riverside County, CA
11 income tax records
$102,000/yr
$22K – $125K

Air Traffic Controller demographics in United States

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39% are single
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61% are married
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51% have kids
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67% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Air Traffic Controllers in United States

5,922 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a air traffic controller in the United States is $106,500 per year. Air traffic controller salaries in the United States can vary between $28,500 to $200,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 5,922 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as air traffic controller.

The following cities offer the highest salaries for air traffic controllers in the United States: Chicago Metro Area, IL ($166,000 a year), Houston Metro Area, TX ($162,000 a year), and Washington Metro Area, DC ($161,500 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.