P50
Phoenix TRACON
FAA Approach Control Phoenix, Arizona
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | P50 |
| Facility Name | Phoenix TRACON |
| Type | Approach Control |
| Level | Level 11 |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | 0000-2359 (always open) |
| Airspace Class | Class B |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZAB |
| Location & Contact | |
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| Address | 3500 E Sky Harbor Blvd Phoenix, AZ 85034 |
| Phone Number | 602-306-2500 |
Salary Information
2026 pay for Phoenix TRACON, built from the FAA Air Traffic Specialized Pay Plan bands:
| Career Level | Hourly Min. | Hourly Max. | Total Pay Min. | Total Pay Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPC | $73.49 | $99.21 | $153,365 | $207,046 |
| D3 | $62.01 | $73.49 | $129,422 | $153,365 |
| D2 | $50.54 | $62.01 | $105,477 | $129,422 |
| D1 | $39.07 | $50.54 | $81,529 | $105,477 |
| AG | $27.59 | $27.59 | $57,583 | $57,583 |
| Total Pay combines Basic Pay, Locality Pay. It excludes premium pay for overtime, nights, Sundays, and holidays. | ||||
| Pay Factors | |
|---|---|
| Facility Level | Level 11 |
| Locality Area | Phoenix |
| Locality Pay | 22.45% |
| Local Affordability | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living Index | 103.3 (3.3% above avg) |
| Cost-Adjusted CPC Min | $148,437 |
How this pay is calculated
| Basic Pay (Level 11 CPC band maximum) | $169,087 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (22.45% of Basic Pay for Phoenix) | + $37,959 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $207,046 |
| = Total Pay | $207,046 |
| Basic Pay (Level 11 CPC band minimum) | $125,247 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (22.45% of Basic Pay for Phoenix) | + $28,118 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $153,365 |
| = Total Pay | $153,365 |
| Basic Pay (Level 11 D3 band maximum) | $125,247 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (22.45% of Basic Pay for Phoenix) | + $28,118 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $153,365 |
| = Total Pay | $153,365 |
| Basic Pay (Level 11 D3 band minimum) | $105,694 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (22.45% of Basic Pay for Phoenix) | + $23,728 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $129,422 |
| = Total Pay | $129,422 |
| Basic Pay (Level 11 D2 band maximum) | $105,694 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (22.45% of Basic Pay for Phoenix) | + $23,728 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $129,422 |
| = Total Pay | $129,422 |
| Basic Pay (Level 11 D2 band minimum) | $86,138 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (22.45% of Basic Pay for Phoenix) | + $19,339 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $105,477 |
| = Total Pay | $105,477 |
| Basic Pay (Level 11 D1 band maximum) | $86,138 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (22.45% of Basic Pay for Phoenix) | + $19,339 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $105,477 |
| = Total Pay | $105,477 |
| Basic Pay (Level 11 D1 band minimum) | $66,581 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (22.45% of Basic Pay for Phoenix) | + $14,948 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $81,529 |
| = Total Pay | $81,529 |
| Basic Pay (Academy Graduate band, set nationally) | $47,026 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (22.45% of Basic Pay for Phoenix) | + $10,557 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $57,583 |
| = Total Pay | $57,583 |
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 (22.45% of Basic Pay for Phoenix) | + $10,557 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $57,583 |
| = Total Pay | $57,583 |
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, August 2026 | |
|---|---|
| CPCs on Board | 48 CPCs |
| CPC Target (CWP) | 60 CPCs |
| Current Staffing | 78.33% |
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Projected Staffing
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90.44% |
| ↳ Est. Trainee Certifications | + 9.6 |
| ↳ Committed Inbounds | + 3 |
| ↳ Placement List Inbounds | + 1 |
| ↳ Temporary Inbounds | + 1 |
| ↳ Projected Retirements/Losses | - 6.8 |
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Number of Trainees
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11 trainees |
| ↳ CPC-IT 0 (Transfer) | 8 |
| ↳ CPC-IT 1 (Transfer) | 1 |
| ↳ CPC-IT 2 (Transfer) | 2 |
| Training Information, August 2026 | |
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| Training Time (Avg) | 1.74 years |
| ↳ New Hires | 2.41 years |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 1.62 years |
| Training Success Rate (Avg) | 87% |
| ↳ New Hires | 100% |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 85% |
| Travel Days from Academy | 3 days |
Historical Trends
P50 Staffing Percentages
P50 Personnel Counts
P50 Training Metrics
NCEPT
NCEPT manages controller-requested transfers between FAA facilities. See P50 transfer selections on the Transfer Flow Map.
| Eligibility & Staffing, August 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Staffing Source | Non-Academy Sourced |
| Incentive Award | $40,000 |
| TSL (One Training Time) | 91.41% |
| Gaining Target | 91.41% |
| Possible Gains | 5 |
| Primary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Secondary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Transfer Activity | |
|---|---|
| Releases, Past 3 Yrs | 4 |
| ↳ Standard | 1 |
| ↳ Priority/Other | 3 |
| Gains, Past 3 Yrs | 22 |
| Last Standard Release | 1 year ago |
Selections by Year, 2016–2026
Demand Trends
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Traffic
| July 2025 - June 2026 (12 Months) | |
|---|---|
| TRACON Operations | 767,800 operations/yr |
| Average Daily Operations | 2,104 operations/day |
| Peer Group Median (Lvl 11 TRACON) |
813,807 operations/yr |
| Relative Workload | -5.7% vs peer median |