Air Traffic Manager Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does an Air Traffic Manager make in Chicago, IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Air Traffic Manager in Chicago, IL is $170,832. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $154,349 to $192,530, with most professionals earning between $139,343 and $212,285.

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Average Salary Range for Air Traffic Manager in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Air Traffic Manager in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Air Traffic Manager in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Air Traffic Manager ranges from $154,349 to $192,530 with the average base salary of $170,832. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $162,753 to $208,733 with the average total cash compensation of $182,330.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $170,832 $154,349 - $192,530
Bonus $11,498 $8,403 - $16,203
Total Pay $182,330 $162,753 - $208,733
* 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 Manager Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $155,218 - $193,612 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $155,218 - $193,612 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $155,041 - $193,392 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $155,159 - $193,539 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $155,159 - $193,539 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $151,685 - $189,206 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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