How much does an air traffic controller make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡963,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $22,970
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 2.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica 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 |
| 44. Uruguay estimate | $23,590 |
| 45. Costa Rica estimate | $22,970 |
| 46. Palau estimate | $20,770 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $608 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineer₡9,233,500
- Ship pilot₡8,663,000
- Airline pilot₡11,808,300
- Air traffic safety technician₡8,236,600
- Wind technician₡7,074,400
- Technical aide₡8,083,100
- Electrical technician₡8,468,900
- Electronics engineering technician₡7,898,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡963,700 a month, ₡11,564,300 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 ₡8,967,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡13,439,700.
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 Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $148,100 a year against $22,970 in Costa Rica, 6.4 times more.
Who makes more, an air traffic controller or a chief engineer?
An air traffic controller: ₡11,564,300 a year against ₡9,233,500 for a chief engineer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate