How much does an air traffic controller make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$4,474 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$3,843
- Equals
- $9,609
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 2.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Brazil ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $148,100 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $140,200 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $113,900 |
| 78. Tonga estimate | $9,668 |
| 79. Brazil estimate | $9,609 |
| 80. Moldova estimate | $9,197 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $608 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineerR$42,870
- Ship pilotR$40,220
- Airline pilotR$54,820
- Air traffic safety technicianR$38,240
- Wind technicianR$32,840
- Technical aideR$37,520
- Electrical technicianR$39,320
- Electronics engineering technicianR$36,670
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$4,474 a month, R$53,690 a year.
How much does an air traffic controller make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$41,630 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$62,390.
Which country pays an air traffic controller the most?
United States, with a median of $148,100 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an air traffic controller make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $148,100 a year against $9,609 in Brazil, 15.4 times more.
Who makes more, an air traffic controller or a chief engineer?
An air traffic controller: R$53,690 a year against R$42,870 for a chief engineer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate