FAA announces a 2.8% pay agreement for air traffic controllers
FAA reported an agreement with NATCA on a 2.8% increase in air traffic controllers' pay.

FAA reported a deal with NATCA that sets a 2.8% pay increase for air traffic controllers.
FAA identified October 18 as the announced effective date of the increase.
According to FAA, the pay increase applies retroactively from the start of the year.
Source
- Federal Aviation Administration ↗ — Oct 16, 2026
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