Senior Level Air Traffic Controller (National)
Average salary $98,698 · from 15 active job market data points · Updated Apr 10, 2026
$133k–$140k
Purchasing Power
155
55% more purchasing power than the US average
Market Demand
+12%
12% more open roles than the national average
Career Growth
+40%
40% salary range from median to senior level
Talent Scarcity
1.1/10
1.1/10 scarcity leverage — low talent-to-demand ratio
Skills That Drive Each Salary Tier — Air Traffic Controller
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Career intelligence for Senior Level Air Traffic Controller (National). Data sourced from live job postings,
Bureau of Labor Statistics regional data, and Jobs Jobs Jobs market analysis.
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