How much does an air traffic controller make in Saudi Arabia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is SAR 10,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $33,280
- Compared with the median pay in Saudi Arabia
- 1.8 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where Saudi Arabia 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 |
| 32. Estonia estimate | $33,540 |
| 33. Saudi Arabia estimate | $33,280 |
| 34. Czechia estimate | $31,760 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $608 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineerSAR 99,650
- Ship pilotSAR 93,490
- Airline pilotSAR 127,400
- Air traffic safety technicianSAR 88,890
- Wind technicianSAR 76,350
- Technical aideSAR 87,240
- Electrical technicianSAR 91,400
- Electronics engineering technicianSAR 85,240
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make a month in Saudi Arabia?
The median gross salary is SAR 10,400 a month, SAR 124,800 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 SAR 96,780 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than SAR 145,000.
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 Saudi Arabia or in United States?
In United States: $148,100 a year against $33,280 in Saudi Arabia, 4.4 times more.
Who makes more, an air traffic controller or a chief engineer?
An air traffic controller: SAR 124,800 a year against SAR 99,650 for a chief engineer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate