Tower Controller Salary in Westchester, IL

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How much does a Tower Controller make in Westchester, IL? The average Tower Controller salary in Westchester, IL is $109,926 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $101,309 and $119,384. 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 a Tower Controller?

A Tower Controller is responsible for managing the movement of aircraft on the ground and in the airspace around an airport. They communicate with pilots to provide instructions for takeoff, landing, and taxiing, and ensure that all aircraft operate safely and efficiently within the designated airspace. Tower Controllers also monitor weather conditions, air traffic, and airport operations to make decisions about runway usage and flight paths. They work closely with other air traffic control personnel to coordinate the flow of air traffic and maintain a safe and orderly environment for aircraft operations. Additionally, they may provide assistance to pilots in emergency situations and ensure compliance with air traffic regulations and procedures.

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Job Openings for Tower Controller in Westchester, IL
Air Traffic Controller
CI² Aviation - Auburn , AL
Salary: CI2 Aviation's Air Traffic Controller's Job Description for Auburn University Regional ... Auburn University Regional Airport (AUO) will operate as a Non-Federal Contract Tower until ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 35 days ago
Customer Service Representative - US
Tower Cold Chain - Pennsauken , NJ
Tower Cold Chain provides temperature-controlled solutions to the global pharmaceutical and life science industries. Our vision is to deliver customer-focused innovation in physical and temperature ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 16 days ago
Tower Manager
Wisper ISP - Mascoutah , IL
Wisper Internet is seeking a full time non-exempt Tower Manager to join our Field Operations ... Experience with budget monitoring, controlling resources & spending money * Document & record ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 9 days ago
Project Manager
Tower Pinkster - Grand Rapids , MI
This includes understanding the scope of work, planning the work, organizing the team, leading the team, and controlling the project. The main responsibilities are project profitability, client ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 21 days ago
Air Traffic Controller Specialist
Techwise - El Paso , TX
Possess a Control Tower Operator Certificate prior to appointment * Possess ATCS certification prior to appointment * Must be able to maintain a class IV flight physical The successful candidate must ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 57 days ago
Traveling Superintendent - Climate Controlled Building Construction
The Construction Recruiter - Charlotte , NC
Sarasota Office Tower, Atlanta, GA, 7-sty steel frame, 120,000 sf, $13.0MM)
ZipRecruiter - 11 days ago
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Average Salary Range for Tower Controller in Westchester, IL

Average Base Salary

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101309
119384
109926

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
104852
125561
114573
What is the average salary for Tower Controller in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Tower Controller in Westchester, IL. The base salary for Tower Controller ranges from $101,309 to $119,384 with the average base salary of $109,926. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $104,852 to $125,561 with the average total cash compensation of $114,573.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $109,926 $101,309 - $119,384
Bonus $4,647 $3,542 - $6,177
Total Pay $114,573 $104,852 - $125,561
* 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.

Tower Controller Salary Near Westchester, IL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Westchester, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,976 - $120,170 COMPARE TO Westchester, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,976 - $120,170 COMPARE TO Westchester, IL
CITY, STATE Palatine, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,769 - $117,569 COMPARE TO Westchester, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,655 - $117,435 COMPARE TO Westchester, IL
CITY, STATE Chicago, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,976 - $120,170 COMPARE TO Westchester, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,860 - $120,033 COMPARE TO Westchester, IL
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About Westchester, Illinois    Westchester is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is a western suburb of Chicago. The population was 16,718 at the 2010 census. The....More

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