Air Traffic Controllers Salary in Illinois
Air Traffic Controllers in Illinois earn a median of $181,560 a year, +23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $181,560
- vs. U.S. median
- +23% ($148,080)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 990
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,990; the top 10% earn over $225,680. Nationally the range is $78,420 to $215,610.
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Air Traffic Controllers pay in Illinois
How much do air traffic controllers make in Illinois?
The median is $181,560 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,990 and the top 10% earn over $225,680. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for air traffic controllers?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 43 (+23% vs. the national median of $148,080). Living costs are not included.