How much does an air traffic controller make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹29,830 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,106
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 2.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India 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 |
| 106. Indonesia estimate | $4,254 |
| 107. India estimate | $4,106 |
| 108. Nepal estimate | $4,018 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $608 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineer₹285,800
- Ship pilot₹268,100
- Airline pilot₹365,500
- Air traffic safety technician₹254,900
- Wind technician₹218,900
- Technical aide₹250,200
- Electrical technician₹262,100
- Electronics engineering technician₹244,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹29,830 a month, ₹357,900 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 ₹277,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹415,900.
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 India or in United States?
In United States: $148,100 a year against $4,106 in India, 36.1 times more.
Who makes more, an air traffic controller or a chief engineer?
An air traffic controller: ₹357,900 a year against ₹285,800 for a chief engineer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate