How much does an air traffic controller make in Illinois?
$181,600a year
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers in Illinois. That is $87.29 an hour or $15,130 a month.
- Hourly
- $87.29
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,990Median: $181,600Highest 10%: $225,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,990 | $40.38 | |
| 25th | $117,500 | $56.49 | |
| Median | $181,600 | $87.29 | |
| 75th | $209,400 | $100.69 | |
| 90th | $225,700 | $108.50 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $189,800 |
| St. Louis, MO | $127,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for air traffic controllers.
| 1. Virginia | $191,800 |
| 2. Illinois | $181,600 |
| 3. Georgia | $178,400 |
| 4. Colorado | $177,400 |
| 5. Minnesota | $176,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $87.29 ($181,600 a year).
Do air traffic controllers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $181,600 against $148,100 nationally, 23% more.
Where does Illinois rank for air traffic controller pay?
Illinois ranks 2 of 43 states.
Which city in Illinois pays air traffic controllers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $189,800 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.