PHX
Phoenix Tower
FAA Control Tower Phoenix, Arizona
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | PHX |
| Facility Name | Phoenix Tower |
| Airport Name | Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl |
| Type | Tower |
| Level | Level 10 |
| Core 30 Airport | Yes |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | 0000-2359 (always open) |
| Airspace Class | Class B |
| Approach/Departure | P50 |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZAB |
| Airport Diagram | Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
| View on full map → | |
| Address | 3500 E Sky Harbor Blvd Phoenix, AZ 85034 |
| Phone Number | 602-306-2500 |
Salary Information
2026 pay for Phoenix Tower, built from the FAA Air Traffic Specialized Pay Plan bands:
| Career Level | Hourly Min. | Hourly Max. | Total Pay Min. | Total Pay Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPC | $69.82 | $94.26 | $145,721 | $196,723 |
| D3 | $59.26 | $69.82 | $123,684 | $145,721 |
| D2 | $48.71 | $59.26 | $101,650 | $123,684 |
| D1 | $38.15 | $48.71 | $79,621 | $101,650 |
| 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 10 |
| Locality Area | Phoenix |
| Locality Pay | 22.45% |
| Local Affordability | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living Index | 103.3 (3.3% above avg) |
| Cost-Adjusted CPC Min | $141,039 |
How this pay is calculated
| Basic Pay (Level 10 CPC band maximum) | $160,656 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (22.45% of Basic Pay for Phoenix) | + $36,067 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $196,723 |
| = Total Pay | $196,723 |
| Basic Pay (Level 10 CPC band minimum) | $119,005 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (22.45% of Basic Pay for Phoenix) | + $26,716 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $145,721 |
| = Total Pay | $145,721 |
| Basic Pay (Level 10 D3 band maximum) | $119,005 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (22.45% of Basic Pay for Phoenix) | + $26,716 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $145,721 |
| = Total Pay | $145,721 |
| Basic Pay (Level 10 D3 band minimum) | $101,008 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (22.45% of Basic Pay for Phoenix) | + $22,676 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $123,684 |
| = Total Pay | $123,684 |
| Basic Pay (Level 10 D2 band maximum) | $101,008 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (22.45% of Basic Pay for Phoenix) | + $22,676 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $123,684 |
| = Total Pay | $123,684 |
| Basic Pay (Level 10 D2 band minimum) | $83,014 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (22.45% of Basic Pay for Phoenix) | + $18,636 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $101,650 |
| = Total Pay | $101,650 |
| Basic Pay (Level 10 D1 band maximum) | $83,014 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (22.45% of Basic Pay for Phoenix) | + $18,636 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $101,650 |
| = Total Pay | $101,650 |
| Basic Pay (Level 10 D1 band minimum) | $65,023 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (22.45% of Basic Pay for Phoenix) | + $14,598 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $79,621 |
| = Total Pay | $79,621 |
| 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 | 27 CPCs |
| CPC Target (CWP) | 36 CPCs |
| Current Staffing | 75.00% |
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Projected Staffing
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83.53% |
| ↳ Est. Trainee Certifications | + 3.7 |
| ↳ Committed Inbounds | + 1 |
| ↳ Projected Retirements/Losses | - 1.5 |
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Number of Trainees
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4 trainees |
| ↳ CPC-IT 0 (Transfer) | 3 |
| ↳ CPC-IT 2 (Transfer) | 1 |
| Training Information, August 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Training Time (Avg) | 0.86 years |
| ↳ New Hires | 1.19 years |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 0.86 years |
| Training Success Rate (Avg) | 92% |
| ↳ New Hires | 75% |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 91% |
| Travel Days from Academy | 3 days |
Historical Trends
PHX Staffing Percentages
PHX Personnel Counts
PHX Training Metrics
NCEPT
NCEPT manages controller-requested transfers between FAA facilities. See PHX transfer selections on the Transfer Flow Map.
| Eligibility & Staffing, August 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Staffing Source | Non-Academy Sourced |
| Incentive Award | $30,000 |
| TSL (One Training Time) | 88.59% |
| Gaining Target | 88.59% |
| Possible Gains | 2 |
| Primary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Secondary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Transfer Activity | |
|---|---|
| Releases, Past 3 Yrs | 0 |
| ↳ Standard | 0 |
| ↳ Priority/Other | 0 |
| Gains, Past 3 Yrs | 13 |
| Last Standard Release | None in 3+ years |
Selections by Year, 2016–2026
Demand Trends
NCEPT Priority
Traffic
| July 2025 - June 2026 (12 Months) | |
|---|---|
| Tower Operations | 506,590 operations/yr |
| Average Daily Operations | 1,388 operations/day |
| Peer Group Median (Lvl 10 Tower) |
422,028 operations/yr |
| Relative Workload | +20.0% vs peer median |