How much does a Air Traffic Controller earn in United States?

The estimated salary for Air Traffic Controller in United States ranges from USD 100,000 to USD 185,000 USD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 256 job listings

Salary Guide

Air Traffic Controller Salary in United States

Based on 256 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$100,000 - $185,000

Median salary

$122,500 - $165,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$76K

25th percentile$100K

Median$145K

75th percentile$185K

90th percentile$210K

50% of professionals earn between $100,000 - $185,000 USD

The median salary is $145,000

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Air Traffic Controller

256 job openings

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The average salary for a Air Traffic Controller in United States is USD 100,000 - USD 185,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 143,750 per year, based on 256 active job listings.

The cities with the most Air Traffic Controller job opportunities in United States are Greenville, Redmond, Atlanta, Beograd, Lewiston. Greenville leads with 9 job openings.

Explore 256 Air Traffic Controller job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.