How much does an air traffic controller make in El Salvador?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $808 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in El Salvador
- 1.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where El Salvador 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 |
| 76. South Africa estimate | $9,785 |
| 77. El Salvador estimate | $9,693 |
| 78. Tonga estimate | $9,668 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $608 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineer$7,740
- Ship pilot$7,261
- Airline pilot$9,898
- Air traffic safety technician$6,904
- Wind technician$5,930
- Technical aide$6,775
- Electrical technician$7,099
- Electronics engineering technician$6,621
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make a month in El Salvador?
The median gross salary is $808 a month, $9,693 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 $7,517 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $11,270.
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 El Salvador or in United States?
In United States: $148,100 a year against $9,693 in El Salvador, 15.3 times more.
Who makes more, an air traffic controller or a chief engineer?
An air traffic controller: $9,693 a year against $7,740 for a chief engineer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate