How much does an air traffic controller make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 1,342 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $16,110
- Compared with the median pay in Panama
- 1.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Panama 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 |
| 52. Montenegro estimate | $16,550 |
| 53. Panama estimate | $16,110 |
| 54. Chile estimate | $15,130 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $608 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineerPAB 12,860
- Ship pilotPAB 12,060
- Airline pilotPAB 16,450
- Air traffic safety technicianPAB 11,470
- Wind technicianPAB 9,853
- Technical aidePAB 11,260
- Electrical technicianPAB 11,790
- Electronics engineering technicianPAB 11,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 1,342 a month, PAB 16,110 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 PAB 12,490 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 18,720.
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 Panama or in United States?
In United States: $148,100 a year against $16,110 in Panama, 9.2 times more.
Who makes more, an air traffic controller or a chief engineer?
An air traffic controller: PAB 16,110 a year against PAB 12,860 for a chief engineer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate