Air Traffic Control Operator Salary

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How much does an Air Traffic Control Operator make? The average Air Traffic Control Operator salary is $46,366 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $41,404 and $51,852. 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 Control Operator Salary in Major Cities

This chart shows the salary comparison for Air Traffic Control Operator between major cities. San Francisco City consistently ranks #1 as of March 26, 2024. Click on the chart to see the detail salary data for Air Traffic Control Operator in each city.

Air Traffic Control Operator Salary by City

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City Name Average Salary
San Francisco, CA $57,958
Washington, DC $51,605
Miami, FL $44,743
Chicago, IL $48,638
Boston, MA $51,976
New York, NY $54,156
Dallas, TX $45,763
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Average Salary Range for Air Traffic Control Operator

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
41404
51852
46366

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
41772
53671
47287
What is the average salary for Air Traffic Control Operator in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Air Traffic Control Operator in the United States. The base salary for Air Traffic Control Operator ranges from $41,404 to $51,852 with the average base salary of $46,366. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $41,772 to $53,671 with the average total cash compensation of $47,287.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $46,366 $41,404 - $51,852
Bonus $921 $368 - $1,819
Total Pay $47,287 $41,772 - $53,671
* 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.

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What's the difference between Air Traffic Control Specialist and Air Traffic Control Operator?
According to our latest salary estimation on March 26, 2024. The average salary of Air Traffic Control Operator is $46,366, and the average salary of Air Traffic Control Specialist is $68,790. The average salary of Air Traffic Control Specialist is higher than Air Traffic Control Operator. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
I am an Air Traffic Control Operator, which location’s salary is higher, Oxnard, CA or Hutchinson, KS?
Oxnard, CA typically sees higher pay than Hutchinson, KS for Air Traffic Control Operator. an Air Traffic Control Operator Salary in Oxnard, CA is $49,704 as of March 26, 2024; an Air Traffic Control Operator Salary in Hutchinson, KS is $42,842 as of March 26, 2024. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )

Air Traffic Control Operator Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the salary of an Air Traffic Control Operator vary from city to city?
The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
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Salary ranges for an Air Traffic Control Operator can vary widely, depending on the city and several other pay factors, including (but not limited to) education level, certifications, additional skills, and work experience. Click here to view Eight Factors That Can Affect Your Pay ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
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