C90 - Chicago TRACON

FAA Approach Control in Elgin, Illinois

Facility Information

Basic Information
Identifier C90
Name Chicago TRACON
Leveli Level 12
Type Approach Control
Service Area Central
District Chicago
Contact Information
Phone Number 847-608-5509
Address 1100 Bowes Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
Hours of Operationi 0000-2359 (always open)

Salary Information

2025 Pay Table for Chicago TRACON
Career Leveli Hourly Min. Hourly Max. Salary Min. Salary Max.i
CPC $86.36 $114.88 $180,226 $239,763
D3 $72.49 $86.36 $151,281 $180,226
D2 $58.62 $72.49 $122,340 $151,281
D1 $44.75 $58.62 $93,391 $122,340
AG $30.88 $30.88 $64,444 $64,444
Includes everything except premium pay.
Chicago TRACON Pay Factors
Facility Leveli Level 12
Locality Area Chicago
Locality Payi 30.41%
Controller Incentive Pay (CIP)i 8.00%

Staffing and Training

Staffing Information, September 2025
CRWG Targeti 102 CPCs
CPCs on Boardi 74 CPCs
Current Number of Trainees 47 trainees
Current Staffing Leveli 73%
Projected Staffing Leveli 83%
Training Information, September 2025
Average Training Timei 2.07 years
Training Success Ratei 47%
Travel Days from Academyi 2 days