What is the pay range for air traffic controllers?
As of January 2016, the initial pay for entry-level air traffic controllers while receiving initial training at the FAA Academy is $18,343 per annum, not including locality pay. After graduation from the Academy, the pay upon initial assignment to a facility usually starts at $38,193 per annum, not including locality pay. The pay range for Certified Professional Controllers varies within a pay range from $49,666 - $144,195 per annum, not including locality pay, based on the level of the facility, employees' experience, and other factors. The locality pay of 14.35 percent to 35.75 percent is added to each employee's pay based on the geographic location of the assigned facility. When adding in locality pay, an employee's total salary (including locality) may not exceed the pay for Level II of the Executive Schedule, which as of January 2016 is $185,100 per annum.
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