How much does an air traffic controller make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 2,982,500 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,830
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 2.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Colombia 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 |
| 83. Dominican Republic estimate | $8,836 |
| 84. Colombia estimate | $8,830 |
| 85. Vanuatu estimate | $8,364 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $608 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineerCOP 28,576,900
- Ship pilotCOP 26,811,100
- Airline pilotCOP 36,545,600
- Air traffic safety technicianCOP 25,491,400
- Wind technicianCOP 21,894,600
- Technical aideCOP 25,016,500
- Electrical technicianCOP 26,210,500
- Electronics engineering technicianCOP 24,445,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 2,982,500 a month, COP 35,790,500 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 COP 27,754,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 41,594,600.
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 Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $148,100 a year against $8,830 in Colombia, 16.8 times more.
Who makes more, an air traffic controller or a chief engineer?
An air traffic controller: COP 35,790,500 a year against COP 28,576,900 for a chief engineer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate