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Air Traffic Assistant - Federal Salaries of 2022
Pay Rates for "Air Traffic Assistant"
How much does an Air Traffic Assistant in the federal government get paid? $72,107.50* *Based on the 2022 average.Air Traffic Assistant was the 332nd most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2022, with 185 employed. The most common payscale was the federal aviation administration core compensation plan payscale.
In 2022, the Federal Aviation Administration hired the most employees titled Air Traffic Assistance, with an average salary of $72,108.
Government Air Traffic Assistance jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. Remember that the starting and maximum yearly pay listed above reflect base pay only - your actual salary will be higher based on the Locality Pay Adjustment for the area in which you work.
This occupation includes positions that involve the performance of work in support of air traffic control functions. Positions in this occupation require a knowledge of and skill in applying air traffic control procedures, but do not require knowledge of aircraft separation standards or the ability to provide preflight or in-flight safety or weather briefings.
Agencies that have hired an Air Traffic Assistant
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Aviation Administration | 185 | $72,107.50 |
Air Traffic Assistant Pay Distribution
The average pay for an Air Traffic Assistant is $72,107.50. The highest paid Air Traffic Assistant made $112,953 in 2022.
Common Air Traffic Assistant Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Air Traffic Assistance Employees |
|---|---|
| FV - Federal Aviation Administration Core Compensation Plan | 185 |
| Category: | N/A |
| Occupation Family: | 2100 TRANSPORTATION GROUP |
Average Air Traffic Assistance Pay Trend from 2004 to 2022
In 2004, the average pay for an Air Traffic Assistant was $43,632. Since then, the average pay has increased to $72,108 in 2022.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 2154.