ORD - Chicago O'Hare Tower

FAA Control Tower in Chicago, Illinois

Facility Information

Basic Information
Identifier ORD
Name Chicago O'Hare Tower
Leveli Level 12
Type Tower
Service Area Central
District Chicago
Contact Information
Phone Number 773-601-7601
Address Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Chicago, IL 60666
Hours of Operationi 0000-2359 (always open)

Salary Information

2024 Pay Table for Chicago O'Hare Tower
Career Leveli Hourly Min. Hourly Max. Salary Min. Salary Max.i
CPC $86.14 $114.61 $179,774 $239,185
D3 $72.31 $86.14 $150,902 $179,774
D2 $58.47 $72.31 $122,033 $150,902
D1 $44.64 $58.47 $93,157 $122,033
AG $30.80 $30.80 $64,283 $64,283
Includes everything except premium pay.
Chicago O'Hare Tower Pay Factors
Facility Leveli Level 12
Locality Area Chicago
Locality Payi 30.41%
Controller Incentive Pay (CIP)i 10.00%

Staffing and Training

Staffing Information, February 2025
CPC Targeti 68 CPCs
CPCs on Boardi 58 CPCs
Current Number of Trainees 8 trainees
Current Staffing Leveli 85%
Projected Staffing Leveli 85%
Training Information, February 2025
Average Training Timei 1.80 years
Training Success Ratei 63%
Travel Days from Academyi 2 days