Air Controller Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does an Air Controller make in Chicago, IL? The average Air Controller salary in Chicago, IL is $100,089 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $76,456 and $115,696. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Air Traffic Controller

CI² Aviation - Auburn , AL

CI2 Aviation's Air Traffic Controller's Job Description for Auburn University Regional Airport The Air Traffic Controller works under the general supervision of the Air Traffic Manager in a Temporary ...

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Tactical Air Support - Jacksonville , FL

Tactical Air Support Inc. Production Controller Jacksonville Florida Salary rate: $33.00 - $40.00 hourly, DOE Position Summary Tactical Air Support, Inc. is seeking an experienced Production ...

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Controller - HVAC

Elevate Home Services - Fort Myers , FL

If you're an experienced accounting manager ready to take the next step into a controller position ... residential HVAC company. * Identify and advocate for refinements in accounting systems and ...

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Controller

AIR FORCE ACADEMY ATHLETICS CORPORATION - Colorado Springs , CO

... The Air Force Academy Athletics Corporation (AFAAC) is searching for a Financial Controller to ... oversee AFAAC's financial reporting, recording-keeping and day-to-day accounting tasks. AFAAC is a ...

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Air Partner - Atlanta , GA

Air Partner are seeking a dynamic and agile Finance Controller to join our team to oversee the exciting and everchanging environment of Finance across our business. Air Partner have been offering ...

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Atlanta Air Compressor - Hoschton , GA

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What does an Air Controller do?

Common responsibilities of an Air Controller

Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.

October 18, 2022

Contact with other agencies is required to exchange general information, to brief particular operational needs, and to review procedures after the completion of Range operations.

December 07, 2022

Controllers need to be able to prioritize tasks, as they may be required to guide several pilots at the same time and provide assistance during emergencies.

December 12, 2022

Develop skills required to operate all equipment to provide service to pilots.

February 18, 2023

Monitor the safe and timely delivery of all scheduled aircraft until arrival at final destination.

April 07, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Air Controller in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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76456

115696

100089

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100327

153027

120236

What is the average salary for Air Controller in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Air Controller in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Air Controller ranges from $76,456 to $115,696 with the average base salary of $100,089. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $100,327 to $153,027 with the average total cash compensation of $120,236.

View Average Salary for Air Controller as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$100,089	$76,456 - $115,696
Bonus	$20,147	$23,871 - $37,332
Total Pay	$120,236	$100,327 - $153,027

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Air Controller Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,886 - $116,347	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,886 - $116,347	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,798 - $116,214	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,857 - $116,303	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,857 - $116,303	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,136 - $113,699	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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About Chicago, Illinois

Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third most populous city in the United States. With an estimated population of 2,716,450 (2017), it is the most populous city in the Midwest. Chicago is the principal city of the Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, and the county seat of Cook County, the second most populous county in the United States. The metropolitan area, at nearly 10 million people, is the third-largest in the United States, and the fourth largest in North A...

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