How much does an air traffic controller make in the Netherlands?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €5,730 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- €4,006
- Equals
- $76,770
- Compared with the median pay in the Netherlands
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where the Netherlands 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 |
| 13. Qatar estimate | $77,480 |
| 14. Netherlands estimate | $76,770 |
| 15. Germany estimate | $75,060 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $608 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineer€54,900
- Ship pilot€51,510
- Airline pilot€70,210
- Air traffic safety technician€48,980
- Wind technician€42,060
- Technical aide€48,060
- Electrical technician€50,360
- Electronics engineering technician€46,970
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make a month in the Netherlands?
The median gross salary is €5,730 a month, €68,760 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 €53,320 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €79,910.
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 the Netherlands or in United States?
In United States: $148,100 a year against $76,770 in the Netherlands, 1.9 times more.
Who makes more, an air traffic controller or a chief engineer?
An air traffic controller: €68,760 a year against €54,900 for a chief engineer, 1.3 times more.
Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate