How much does an air traffic controller make in the Philippines?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₱31,750 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $6,651
- Compared with the median pay in the Philippines
- 1.9 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where the Philippines 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 |
| 89. Vietnam estimate | $6,739 |
| 90. Philippines estimate | $6,651 |
| 91. Equatorial Guinea estimate | $6,491 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $608 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineer₱304,200
- Ship pilot₱285,400
- Airline pilot₱389,100
- Air traffic safety technician₱271,400
- Wind technician₱233,100
- Technical aide₱266,300
- Electrical technician₱279,000
- Electronics engineering technician₱260,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make a month in the Philippines?
The median gross salary is ₱31,750 a month, ₱381,000 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 ₱295,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₱442,800.
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 Philippines or in United States?
In United States: $148,100 a year against $6,651 in the Philippines, 22.3 times more.
Who makes more, an air traffic controller or a chief engineer?
An air traffic controller: ₱381,000 a year against ₱304,200 for a chief engineer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate