How much does an Air Traffic Controller make in Jersey City, NJ? The average Air Traffic Controller salary in Jersey City, NJ is $74,211 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $65,997 and $84,549. 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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Job Openings for Air Traffic Controller in Jersey City, NJ
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 ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 4 days ago
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 - 68 days ago
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 - 26 days ago
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 - 70 days ago
Continental - Akron , OH
... traffic and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated preliminary sales of €41.4 billion and ... the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 1 day ago
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 - 25 days ago
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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 Jersey City, NJ. The base salary for Air Traffic Controller ranges from $65,997 to $84,549 with the average base salary of $74,211. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $68,388 to $89,031 with the average total cash compensation of $77,542.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $74,211 $65,997 - $84,549
Bonus $3,331 $2,391 - $4,482
Total Pay $77,542 $68,388 - $89,031
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Jersey City, NJ
CITY, STATE Hoboken, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,393 - $85,056 COMPARE TO Jersey City, NJ
CITY, STATE Union City, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,393 - $85,056 COMPARE TO Jersey City, NJ
CITY, STATE Bayonne, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,963 - $81,943 COMPARE TO Jersey City, NJ
CITY, STATE New York, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,393 - $85,056 COMPARE TO Jersey City, NJ
CITY, STATE West New York, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,393 - $85,056 COMPARE TO Jersey City, NJ
CITY, STATE Brooklyn, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,393 - $85,056 COMPARE TO Jersey City, NJ
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Air Traffic Controller Trainee LOCATION Jersey City, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $55,877 MAXIMUM SALARY $71,607
JOB TITLE Air Traffic Controller Supervisor LOCATION Jersey City, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $62,820 MAXIMUM SALARY $80,900
JOB TITLE Air Traffic Controller (15Q) LOCATION Jersey City, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $55,877 MAXIMUM SALARY $71,607
JOB TITLE Air Traffic Controller Specialist LOCATION Jersey City, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $62,960 MAXIMUM SALARY $72,744
JOB TITLE Traffic Controller LOCATION Jersey City, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $53,029 MAXIMUM SALARY $66,769
JOB TITLE Air Controller LOCATION Jersey City, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $85,304 MAXIMUM SALARY $129,084
JOB TITLE Air Traffic Manager LOCATION Jersey City, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $167,246 MAXIMUM SALARY $208,624
JOB TITLE Air Traffic Coordinator LOCATION Jersey City, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $48,346 MAXIMUM SALARY $63,496
JOB TITLE Air Traffic Assistant LOCATION Jersey City, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $42,914 MAXIMUM SALARY $54,862
JOB TITLE Rail Traffic Controller LOCATION Jersey City, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $253,240 MAXIMUM SALARY $351,935
JOB TITLE Train Traffic Controller LOCATION Jersey City, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $45,707 MAXIMUM SALARY $59,001
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About Jersey City, New Jersey    Jersey City is the second most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey, after Newark.[29] It is the seat of Hudson County as well as the county'....More

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