Average U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Salary in 2025

$92k

Avg. Base Salary (USD)

$3k

3.7

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How much does U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pay?

U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pays its employees an average of $92,470 a year. Salaries at U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) range from an average of $48,816 to $164,919 a year. U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees with the job title Aerospace Engineer make the most with an average annual salary of $105,640, while employees with the title Air Traffic Controller make the least with an average annual salary of $87,304.

Are U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees satisfied with their compensation?

Our Fair Pay score for U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is 3.4. Read reviews from current employees that include compensation and culture insights.

What is the highest salary at U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)?

The highest reported salary for an employee at U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently $165k / year

U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reviews

Overall Satisfaction

3.7 out of 5

Ratings

Appreciation

3.5

Company Outlook

4.0

Fair Pay

3.4

Learning and Development

3.6

Exciting but stressful.

Air Traffic Controller in Madison, Wisconsin:

Pros: I have the ability to make a difference for the flying public on a daily basis.

Cons: Working closely with a small group of individuals for a long time.

Exillerating.

Air Traffic Controller in Palmdale:

Pros: Being in the heat of the moment and right on top of allergy combing and depending airplanes.

Cons: Management and Union employee relations.

About Federal Aviation Administration

Address: Washington, District of Columbia

Website: http://www.faa.gov

Industries: Drones, Aerospace, Transportation, Logistics, Automotive, Government, Navigation

Founded on: February 1st, 1958

Number of Employees: 10,001-1,000,000

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Years of Experience

Entry Level

4.3%

Early Career

18.1%

Mid Career

19.1%

Late Career

31.9%

Experienced

26.6%

This data is based on 94 survey responses.

Gender Breakdown for U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Male

78.8%

Avg. Salary: $53k - $180k

Female

19.7%

Avg. Salary: $47k - $126k

This data is based on 66 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.

Popular Degrees Held By Employees at U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Pay ranges for employees at U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) by degree.

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Electrical Engineering (EE)

Avg. Salary $141k

Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Aerospace Engineering

Avg. Salary $123k

Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Aviation Management

Avg. Salary $111k

Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Computer Science (CS)

Avg. Salary $75k

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration

Avg. Salary $98k

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Satisfaction

Stress

Gender

U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

4.0

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3.5

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Average Salary for U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Employees