How much does an air traffic controller make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 13,420 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,785
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 2.4 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa 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 |
| 75. Samoa estimate | $9,812 |
| 76. South Africa estimate | $9,785 |
| 77. El Salvador estimate | $9,693 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $608 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineerR 128,600
- Ship pilotR 120,600
- Airline pilotR 164,500
- Air traffic safety technicianR 114,700
- Wind technicianR 98,530
- Technical aideR 112,600
- Electrical technicianR 117,900
- Electronics engineering technicianR 110,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 13,420 a month, R 161,100 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 R 124,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 187,200.
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 South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $148,100 a year against $9,785 in South Africa, 15.1 times more.
Who makes more, an air traffic controller or a chief engineer?
An air traffic controller: R 161,100 a year against R 128,600 for a chief engineer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate