How much does an air traffic controller make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦125,100 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,015
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 2.5 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Nigeria 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 |
| 141. Gambia estimate | $1,579 |
| 142. Nigeria estimate | $1,015 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $608 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineer₦1,198,200
- Ship pilot₦1,124,100
- Airline pilot₦1,532,300
- Air traffic safety technician₦1,068,800
- Wind technician₦918,000
- Technical aide₦1,048,900
- Electrical technician₦1,099,000
- Electronics engineering technician₦1,025,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦125,100 a month, ₦1,500,600 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 ₦1,163,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦1,744,000.
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 Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $148,100 a year against $1,015 in Nigeria, 145.9 times more.
Who makes more, an air traffic controller or a chief engineer?
An air traffic controller: ₦1,500,600 a year against ₦1,198,200 for a chief engineer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate