How much does an air traffic controller make in Ecuador?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $940 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in Ecuador
- 2.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ecuador 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 |
| 66. Albania estimate | $11,360 |
| 67. Ecuador estimate | $11,270 |
| 68. Mexico estimate | $11,160 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $608 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineer$9,002
- Ship pilot$8,445
- Airline pilot$11,510
- Air traffic safety technician$8,030
- Wind technician$6,897
- Technical aide$7,880
- Electrical technician$8,256
- Electronics engineering technician$7,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make a month in Ecuador?
The median gross salary is $940 a month, $11,270 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 $8,743 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $13,100.
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 Ecuador or in United States?
In United States: $148,100 a year against $11,270 in Ecuador, 13.1 times more.
Who makes more, an air traffic controller or a chief engineer?
An air traffic controller: $11,270 a year against $9,002 for a chief engineer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate