Air Traffic Controller Salary in Anchorage, AK

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How much does an Air Traffic Controller make in Anchorage, AK? The average Air Traffic Controller salary in Anchorage, AK is $69,829 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $62,098 and $79,560. 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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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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Venture Personnel - Fort Novosel , AL

This role is integral to the development and operation of simulation scenarios, directly contributing to the training and proficiency of air traffic controllers. Key Responsibilities: • ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Air Defense Battle Management Operator

United States Army - Cleveland , OH

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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Aviation Medicine Advisory Service - Centennial , CO

This is a customer service position working closely with our clinical staff to provide assistance to pilots and air traffic controllers seeking FAA medical certification assistance. This position ...

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Airport Operations Specialist

Mojave Air & Space Port - Mojave , CA

... unusual events, and controlling access. Duties and Responsibilities: · Provides continuous ... Air Traffic Control Specialist, Dispatcher, A&P Mechanic, or other aviation disciplines highly ...

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What does an Air Traffic Controller do?

Common responsibilities of an Air Traffic Controller

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.

February 03, 2023

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

March 19, 2023

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.

April 12, 2023

Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.

April 19, 2023

Assist in the installation/relocation of tactical air traffic control facilities.

May 05, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Air Traffic Controller in Anchorage, AK

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62098

79560

69829

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

64352

83776

72965

What is the average salary for Air Traffic 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 Traffic Controller in Anchorage, AK. The base salary for Air Traffic Controller ranges from $62,098 to $79,560 with the average base salary of $69,829. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,352 to $83,776 with the average total cash compensation of $72,965.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$69,829	$62,098 - $79,560
Bonus	$3,135	$2,254 - $4,217
Total Pay	$72,965	$64,352 - $83,776

* 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 Traffic Controller Salary Near Anchorage, AK

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Anchorage, AK
CITY, STATE Wasilla, AK	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,828 - $79,213	COMPARE TO Anchorage, AK
CITY, STATE Palmer, AK	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,828 - $79,213	COMPARE TO Anchorage, AK
CITY, STATE Fairbanks, AK	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,414 - $79,964	COMPARE TO Anchorage, AK
CITY, STATE Juneau, AK	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,115 - $79,581	COMPARE TO Anchorage, AK
CITY, STATE Sitka, AK	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,270 - $78,498	COMPARE TO Anchorage, AK
CITY, STATE Ketchikan, AK	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,270 - $78,498	COMPARE TO Anchorage, AK

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About Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorage (officially called the Municipality of Anchorage; Dena'ina: Dgheyaytnu) is a unified home rule municipality in the U.S. state of Alaska. With an estimated 298,192 residents in 2016, it is Alaska's most populous city and contains more than 40 percent of the state's total population; among the 50 states, only New York has a higher percentage of residents who live in its most populous city. All together, the Anchorage metropolitan area, which combines Anchorage with the neighboring Matanuska-Susitna Borough, had a population of 401,635 in 2016, which accounts for more than half of the s...

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