AUS
Austin Tower
FAA Air Traffic Control Tower at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Austin, Texas
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | AUS |
| Facility Name | Austin Tower |
| Airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport |
| Type | Tower and Approach Control |
| Level | Level 9
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• Prior to Jun 2016: Level 8
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| Core 30 Airport | No |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | 0000-2359 (always open) |
| Airspace Class | Class C |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZHU |
| Towers Served | GTU, HYI, EDC |
| Airport Diagram | Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
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| Address | 10102 Aircraft Ln Austin, TX 78719 |
| Phone Number | 512-369-7800 |
Salary Information
2026 pay for Austin Tower, built from the FAA Air Traffic Specialized Pay Plan bands:
| Career Level | Hourly Min. | Hourly Max. | Total Pay Min. | Total Pay Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPC | $59.67 | $80.56 | $124,538 | $168,127 |
| D3 | $51.54 | $59.67 | $107,556 | $124,538 |
| D2 | $43.40 | $51.54 | $90,566 | $107,556 |
| D1 | $35.26 | $43.40 | $73,585 | $90,566 |
| AG | $27.12 | $27.12 | $56,596 | $56,596 |
| Total Pay combines Basic Pay, Locality Pay. It excludes premium pay for overtime, nights, Sundays, and holidays. | ||||
| Pay Factors | |
|---|---|
| Facility Level | Level 9 |
| Locality Area | Austin |
| Locality Pay | 20.35% |
| Local Affordability | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living Index | 98.1 (1.9% below avg) |
| Cost-Adjusted CPC Min | $126,989 |
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How this pay is calculated
| Basic Pay (Level 9 CPC band maximum) | $139,698 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (20.35% of Basic Pay for Austin) | + $28,429 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $168,127 |
| = Total Pay | $168,127 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 CPC band minimum) | $103,480 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (20.35% of Basic Pay for Austin) | + $21,058 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $124,538 |
| = Total Pay | $124,538 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 D3 band maximum) | $103,480 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (20.35% of Basic Pay for Austin) | + $21,058 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $124,538 |
| = Total Pay | $124,538 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 D3 band minimum) | $89,369 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (20.35% of Basic Pay for Austin) | + $18,187 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $107,556 |
| = Total Pay | $107,556 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 D2 band maximum) | $89,369 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (20.35% of Basic Pay for Austin) | + $18,187 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $107,556 |
| = Total Pay | $107,556 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 D2 band minimum) | $75,253 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (20.35% of Basic Pay for Austin) | + $15,313 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $90,566 |
| = Total Pay | $90,566 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 D1 band maximum) | $75,253 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (20.35% of Basic Pay for Austin) | + $15,313 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $90,566 |
| = Total Pay | $90,566 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 D1 band minimum) | $61,142 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (20.35% of Basic Pay for Austin) | + $12,443 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $73,585 |
| = Total Pay | $73,585 |
| Basic Pay (Academy Graduate band, set nationally) | $47,026 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (20.35% of Basic Pay for Austin) | + $9,570 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $56,596 |
| = Total Pay | $56,596 |
The AG band is a single national rate, so the top and bottom of the band are the same.
| Basic Pay (Academy Graduate band, set nationally) | $47,026 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (20.35% of Basic Pay for Austin) | + $9,570 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $56,596 |
| = Total Pay | $56,596 |
The AG band is a single national rate, so the top and bottom of the band are the same.
Amounts are rounded to the nearest dollar, so lines can differ from the total by a dollar or two.
ATC pay has stalled over the past decade. Marangos & Brown are on a mission to increase pay.
Staffing and Training
| Staffing Information, September 2026 | |
|---|---|
| CPCs on Board | 29 CPCs |
| CPC Target (CWP) | 52 CPCs |
| Current Staffing | 53.85% |
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Projected Staffing
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88.87% |
| ↳ Est. Trainee Certifications | + 21.4 |
| ↳ Projected Retirements/Losses | - 3.2 |
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Number of Trainees
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34 trainees |
| ↳ Academy Graduates | 13 |
| ↳ Developmental 1 | 3 |
| ↳ Developmental 3 | 1 |
| ↳ CPC-IT 0 (Transfer) | 4 |
| ↳ CPC-IT 1 (Transfer) | 8 |
| ↳ CPC-IT 2 (Transfer) | 5 |
| Training Information, September 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Training Time (Avg) | 1.78 years |
| ↳ New Hires | 2.47 years |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 1.78 years |
| Training Success Rate (Avg) | 63% |
| ↳ New Hires | 70% |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 64% |
| Travel Days from Academy | 1 days |
Historical Trends
AUS Staffing Percentages
AUS Personnel Counts
AUS Training Metrics
NCEPT
NCEPT manages controller-requested transfers between FAA facilities. See AUS transfer selections on the Transfer Flow Map.
| Eligibility & Staffing, September 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Staffing Source | Academy Sourced |
| TSL (One Training Time) | 91.81% |
| Gaining Target | 95.65% |
| Possible Gains | 6 |
| Primary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Secondary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Transfer Activity | |
|---|---|
| Releases, Past 3 Yrs | 1 |
| ↳ Standard | 0 |
| ↳ Priority/Other | 1 |
| Gains, Past 3 Yrs | 18 |
| Last Standard Release | None in 3+ years |
Selections by Year, 2016–2026
Demand Trends
NCEPT Priority
Traffic
| August 2025 - July 2026 (12 Months) | |
|---|---|
| Tower Operations | 285,012 operations/yr |
| TRACON Operations | 434,443 operations/yr |
| Total Operations | 719,455 operations/yr |
| Average Daily Operations | 1,971 operations/day |
| Peer Group Median (Lvl 9 Up/Down) |
501,487 operations/yr |
| Relative Workload | +43.5% vs peer median |