ZAU - Chicago ARTCC

FAA Enroute Center in Aurora, Illinois

Facility Information

Basic Information
Identifier ZAU
Name Chicago ARTCC
Leveli Level 12
Type Enroute Center
Service Area Central
District Chicago
Contact Information
Phone Number 630 906-8200
Address 619 W New Indian Trail Rd
Aurora, IL 60506
Hours of Operationi 0000-2359 (always open)

Salary Information

2024 Pay Table for Chicago ARTCC
Career Leveli Hourly Min. Hourly Max. Salary Min. Salary Max.i
CPC $83.13 $110.55 $173,500 $230,715
D3 $69.78 $83.13 $145,636 $173,500
D2 $56.43 $69.78 $117,775 $145,636
D1 $43.08 $56.43 $89,906 $117,775
AG $29.73 $29.73 $62,040 $62,040
Includes everything except premium pay.
Chicago ARTCC Pay Factors
Facility Leveli Level 12
Locality Area Chicago
Locality Payi 30.41%
Controller Incentive Pay (CIP)i 5.10%

Staffing and Training

Staffing Information, February 2025
CPC Targeti 321 CPCs
CPCs on Boardi 271 CPCs
Current Number of Trainees 81 trainees
Current Staffing Leveli 84%
Projected Staffing Leveli 90%
Training Information, February 2025
Average Training Timei 2.85 years
Training Success Ratei 85%
Travel Days from Academyi 2 days