U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Transportation / Air Traffic Control

Job-title file

Air Traffic Control

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

17,900 employees hold this title in Department of Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $161,255, above the department median of $137,624.

Employees: 17,900
Total payroll: $2.7B
Role median: $161,255
Agency median: $137,624
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$35,947$228,021+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 17,900 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Air Traffic Control pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Air Traffic Controllers — about 22,510 people — is $148,080. Department of Transportation pays a median base salary of $160,587 for this role, 8% above that figure — about the 57th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Transportation sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$78,420

$104,520

$148,080

$190,570

$215,610

Department of Transportation median · $160,587

The bar is the range of annual wages for Air Traffic Controllers across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Transportation’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Computed over the 17,550 of 17,900 people in this role paid at least $25,000 in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Transportation is $161,255, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Eric Vrublevskiy

Air Traffic Control/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$160,918

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $160,918
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,918
Pay grade: Kh
Work city: Nashua
Work county: Hillsborough
Work state: New Hampshire

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $160,918
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,935
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 330350011
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 2152
Pay Plan (OPM): AT

Eric Vrublevskiy is a Air Traffic Control at Department of Transportation based in Nashua, New Hampshire. 2024 total compensation came to $160,918. They are classified at grade Kh.

Bennett Cowan

Air Traffic Control/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$160,916

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $160,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,916
Pay grade: Kh
Work city: Nashua
Work county: Hillsborough
Work state: New Hampshire

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $160,916
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,934
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 330350011
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 2152
Pay Plan (OPM): AT

Bennett Cowan works as a Air Traffic Control for Department of Transportation based in Nashua, New Hampshire. Bennett earned $160,916 in 2024. Their pay grade is Kh.

Andrew Belyea

Air Traffic Control/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$160,916

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $160,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,916
Pay grade: Kh
Work city: Nashua
Work county: Hillsborough
Work state: New Hampshire

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $160,916
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,934
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 330350011
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 2152
Pay Plan (OPM): AT

At Department of Transportation, Andrew Belyea serves as a Air Traffic Control based in Nashua, New Hampshire. Their 2024 pay totaled $160,916. They are classified at grade Kh.

Connor Kramer

Air Traffic Control/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$160,916

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $160,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,916
Pay grade: Kh
Work city: Nashua
Work county: Hillsborough
Work state: New Hampshire

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $160,916
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,934
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 330350011
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 2152
Pay Plan (OPM): AT

Connor Kramer is a Air Traffic Control at Department of Transportation based in Nashua, New Hampshire. 2024 total compensation came to $160,916. They are classified at grade Kh.

Alexander Orsino

Air Traffic Control/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$160,916

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $160,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,916
Pay grade: Kh
Work city: Nashua
Work county: Hillsborough
Work state: New Hampshire

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $160,916
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,934
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 330350011
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 2152
Pay Plan (OPM): AT

At Department of Transportation, Alexander Orsino serves as a Air Traffic Control based in Nashua, New Hampshire. Their 2024 pay totaled $160,916. They are classified at grade Kh.

Dean Ward

Air Traffic Control/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$160,916

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $160,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,916
Pay grade: Kh
Work city: Nashua
Work county: Hillsborough
Work state: New Hampshire

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $160,916
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,934
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 330350011
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 2152
Pay Plan (OPM): AT

Dean Ward holds the role of Air Traffic Control at Department of Transportation based in Nashua, New Hampshire. In 2024, their total compensation was $160,916. Their pay grade is Kh.

John Wallace

Air Traffic Control/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$160,907

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $160,907
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,907
Pay grade: Lh
Work city: Hampton
Work county: Henry
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $160,907
Basic Pay (before locality): $130,342
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 132560151
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 2152
Pay Plan (OPM): AT

John Wallace is a Air Traffic Control at Department of Transportation based in Hampton, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $160,907. They are classified at grade Lh.

Anthony Vargas

Air Traffic Control/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$160,902

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $160,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,902
Pay grade: Jh
Work city: Longmont
Work county: Boulder
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $160,902
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,885
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081530013
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 2152
Pay Plan (OPM): AT

Anthony Vargas works as a Air Traffic Control for Department of Transportation based in Longmont, Colorado. Anthony earned $160,902 in 2024. Their pay grade is Jh.

Adam Riegel

Air Traffic Control/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$160,895

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $160,895
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,895
Pay grade: Ih
Work city: San Antonio
Work county: Bexar
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $160,895
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,788
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 486090029
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 2152
Pay Plan (OPM): AT

Adam Riegel holds the role of Air Traffic Control at Department of Transportation based in San Antonio, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $160,895. Their pay grade is Ih.

Gregory Coulter

Air Traffic Control/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$160,895

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $160,895
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,895
Pay grade: Ih
Work city: San Antonio
Work county: Bexar
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $160,895
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,788
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 486090029
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 2152
Pay Plan (OPM): AT

Gregory Coulter is a Air Traffic Control at Department of Transportation based in San Antonio, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $160,895. They are classified at grade Ih.

Jose Velasquez

Air Traffic Control/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$160,895

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $160,895
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,895
Pay grade: Ih
Work city: San Antonio
Work county: Bexar
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $160,895
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,788
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 486090029
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 2152
Pay Plan (OPM): AT

At Department of Transportation, Jose Velasquez serves as a Air Traffic Control based in San Antonio, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $160,895. They are classified at grade Ih.

Michael Farrington

Air Traffic Control/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$160,894

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $160,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,894
Pay grade: Jh
Work city: Tampa
Work county: Hillsborough
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $160,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $137,728
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122950057
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 2152
Pay Plan (OPM): AT

Michael Farrington holds the role of Air Traffic Control at Department of Transportation based in Tampa, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $160,894. Their pay grade is Jh.

Michael SotoMay be multiple

Air Traffic Control/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$160,869

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Pay grade: Hg
Work city: Tucson
Work county: Pima
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,929
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,826
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040530019
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2152
Pay Plan (OPM): AT

Michael Soto appears in Department of Transportation payroll as a Air Traffic Control, with $160,869 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Jason Collette

Air Traffic Control/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$160,838

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $158,673
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,165
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,838
Pay grade: Gl
Work city: Chino
Work county: San Bernardino
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,673
Basic Pay (before locality): $116,809
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 060680071
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 2152
Pay Plan (OPM): AT

Jason Collette is a Air Traffic Control at Department of Transportation based in Chino, California. 2024 total compensation came to $160,838. They are classified at grade Gl.

Willie Aaron

Air Traffic Control/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$160,833

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $160,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,833
Pay grade: Lh
Work city: Indianapolis
Work county: Marion
Work state: Indiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $160,833
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,426
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 182210097
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 2152
Pay Plan (OPM): AT

Willie Aaron works as a Air Traffic Control for Department of Transportation based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Willie earned $160,833 in 2024. Their pay grade is Lh.

Zachary Click

Air Traffic Control/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$160,833

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $160,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,833
Pay grade: Lh
Work city: Indianapolis
Work county: Marion
Work state: Indiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $160,833
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,426
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 182210097
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 2152
Pay Plan (OPM): AT

Zachary Click works as a Air Traffic Control for Department of Transportation based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Zachary earned $160,833 in 2024. Their pay grade is Lh.

Logan Gilbert

Air Traffic Control/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$160,833

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $160,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,833
Pay grade: Lh
Work city: Indianapolis
Work county: Marion
Work state: Indiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $160,833
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,426
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 182210097
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 2152
Pay Plan (OPM): AT

Logan Gilbert holds the role of Air Traffic Control at Department of Transportation based in Indianapolis, Indiana. In 2024, their total compensation was $160,833. Their pay grade is Lh.

Christopher Marks

Air Traffic Control/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$160,833

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $160,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,833
Pay grade: Lh
Work city: Indianapolis
Work county: Marion
Work state: Indiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $160,833
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,426
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 182210097
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 2152
Pay Plan (OPM): AT

At Department of Transportation, Christopher Marks serves as a Air Traffic Control based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Their 2024 pay totaled $160,833. They are classified at grade Lh.

Cory Campbell

Air Traffic Control/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$160,833

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $160,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,833
Pay grade: Lh
Work city: Indianapolis
Work county: Marion
Work state: Indiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $160,833
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,426
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 182210097
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 2152
Pay Plan (OPM): AT

Cory Campbell works as a Air Traffic Control for Department of Transportation based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Cory earned $160,833 in 2024. Their pay grade is Lh.

Jacob Giere

Air Traffic Control/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$160,833

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $160,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,833
Pay grade: Lh
Work city: Indianapolis
Work county: Marion
Work state: Indiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $160,833
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,426
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 182210097
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 2152
Pay Plan (OPM): AT

Jacob Giere works as a Air Traffic Control for Department of Transportation based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jacob earned $160,833 in 2024. Their pay grade is Lh.

Robert Moran

Air Traffic Control/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$160,833

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $160,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,833
Pay grade: Lh
Work city: Indianapolis
Work county: Marion
Work state: Indiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $160,833
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,426
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 182210097
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 2152
Pay Plan (OPM): AT

At Department of Transportation, Robert Moran serves as a Air Traffic Control based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Their 2024 pay totaled $160,833. They are classified at grade Lh.

Paul Tripp

Air Traffic Control/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$160,833

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $160,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,833
Pay grade: Lh
Work city: Indianapolis
Work county: Marion
Work state: Indiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $160,833
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,426
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 182210097
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 2152
Pay Plan (OPM): AT

At Department of Transportation, Paul Tripp serves as a Air Traffic Control based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Their 2024 pay totaled $160,833. They are classified at grade Lh.

Mark Hassen

Air Traffic Control/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$160,799

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $160,799
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,799
Pay grade: Jh
Work city: Salt Lake City
Work county: Salt Lake
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $160,799
Basic Pay (before locality): $137,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 491700035
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 2152
Pay Plan (OPM): AT

At Department of Transportation, Mark Hassen serves as a Air Traffic Control based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Their 2024 pay totaled $160,799. They are classified at grade Jh.