Hourly Wage for Air Traffic Controller Salary in the United States

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How much does an Air Traffic Controller make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for an Air Traffic Controller in the United States is $30 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $27 and $35. Hourly rate 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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What is an Air Traffic Controller?

Air traffic controllers often abbreviated ATC are personnel responsible for the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic in the global air traffic control system. Usually stationed in air traffic control centers and control towers on the ground, they monitor the position, speed, and altitude of aircraft in their assigned airspace visually and by radar, and give directions to the pilots by radio. The position of Air Traffic Controller is one that requires highly specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. Controllers apply separation rules to keep aircraft at a safe distance from ...

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Air Traffic Controller Ins II - ZJX
SMART1 MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS - Hilliard , FL
We are currently looking for two (2) experienced Air Traffic Control Instructor II (En Route) to join our Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team, partnering with SAIC at the Jacksonville ARTCC ...
ZipRecruiter - 63 days ago
Air Traffic Controller Specialist
Techwise - El Paso , TX
Air Traffic Control Specialist Level : Experienced Job Location : Fort Bliss - El Paso, TX Position Type : Non-Exempt Job Shift : Varies Status : Full Time Job Summary : Serves as an Air Traffic ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 21 days ago
15Q Air Traffic Control Operator
National Guard - Hammond , LA
Take control of the skies as an Air Traffic Control Operator for The Army National Guard! You will ... controller terminal radar ar
Jobs2Careers - 20 days ago
Operations Controller
Flexjet - Cleveland , OH
Communicate with pilots, air traffic control, ground services, and other relevant parties to relay ... Assisting the Senior Operations Controller * Assisting the Managerial team with activating ...
LinkedIn - 65 days ago
Controlled Atmosphere Cold Storage Systems Operator
Okanagan Specialty Fruits - Moses Lake , WA
Research and learn about air flow dynamics specific to our facilities and room loading styles. Make ... Must wear safety vest when in high traffic areas such as in shipping or receiving and May be ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 20 days ago
Air Defense Battle Management Operator
United States Army - Virginia Beach , VA
Radar Systems Operator, Air Traffic Controller, Network Operations Specialists. About Our Organization: The U.S. Army is wealth of possibilities for your future - whether you are looking to build a ...
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Understand the total hourly compensation opportunity for an Air Traffic Controller, hourly wage plus other pay elements

Average Hourly Wage

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Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Air Traffic Controller in the United States. The average hourly rate for Air Traffic Controller ranges from $27 to $35 with the average hourly pay of $30. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $28 to $37 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $32.

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