How much does an air traffic controller make in Mexico?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$17,900 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- MX$15,290
- Equals
- $11,160
- Compared with the median pay in Mexico
- 2.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Mexico 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 |
| 67. Ecuador estimate | $11,270 |
| 68. Mexico estimate | $11,160 |
| 69. Russia estimate | $11,070 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $608 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineerMX$171,500
- Ship pilotMX$160,900
- Airline pilotMX$219,300
- Air traffic safety technicianMX$152,900
- Wind technicianMX$131,400
- Technical aideMX$150,100
- Electrical technicianMX$157,300
- Electronics engineering technicianMX$146,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make a month in Mexico?
The median gross salary is MX$17,900 a month, MX$214,700 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 MX$166,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$249,600.
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 Mexico or in United States?
In United States: $148,100 a year against $11,160 in Mexico, 13.3 times more.
Who makes more, an air traffic controller or a chief engineer?
An air traffic controller: MX$214,700 a year against MX$171,500 for a chief engineer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate