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Air Traffic Controller Salary in New York, NY

Detailed compensation breakdown, percentiles, and market demand for Air Traffic Controller in New York, NY.

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Demand: +4%
$190,280
/ year (Median Base Pay)
💵 Hourly Equivalent: $91.48/hr
📊 80% Range: $113,900 – $265,320
📍 Regional Multiplier: +34% vs National Baseline
10th % Entry $113,900
25th % Junior $152,090
50th % Median $190,280
75th % Senior $227,800
90th % Top 10% $265,320
Base Annual Salary $190,280
Target Annual Bonus $22,834
Annual Stock / Equity $41,862
Total Compensation (TC) $254,975
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Salary Progression by Experience Level in New York, NY

Estimated pay progression across career stages for Air Traffic Controller

Entry-Level (0 - 2 yrs)

Junior Air Traffic Controller

Recent graduates and early career entrants.

Median Pay
$113,900
Mid-Level (2 - 5 yrs)

Air Traffic Controller

Autonomous execution and domain proficiency.

Median Pay
$190,280
Senior (5 - 8 yrs)

Senior Air Traffic Controller

System architecture, mentorship, and project leadership.

Median Pay
$227,800
Lead / Principal (8+ yrs)

Staff / Principal

Strategic direction and cross-functional technical decisions.

Median Pay
$265,320

Air Traffic Controller Salary in Other US Locations

Compare regional earnings and cost-of-living adjustments

San Francisco, CA

COL Index: 179.5%
$195,960

San Jose, CA

COL Index: 174.2%
$193,120

New York, NY

COL Index: 186%
$190,280

Seattle, WA

COL Index: 148%
$181,760

Hawaii

COL Index: 179%
$181,760

Oakland, CA

COL Index: 155%
$181,760

Boston, MA

COL Index: 149%
$177,500

California

COL Index: 142%
$177,500

Role Profile & Career Requirements

Air Traffic Controllers monitor radar screens, manage aircraft spacing in airspace corridors, issue runway takeoff/landing clearances, and handle in-flight emergencies.

Required Education
Associate's or Bachelor's + FAA Academy Training
Experience Benchmark
2-5 years
10-Year Projected Growth
+4%

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Air Traffic Controller make in New York, NY?

The median annual salary for a Air Traffic Controller in New York, NY is $190,280, with entry-level professionals earning around $113,900 and top 10% senior specialists earning up to $265,320.

What is the average hourly rate for a Air Traffic Controller in New York, NY?

On average, a Air Traffic Controller in New York, NY makes approximately $91.48 per hour based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

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