How much does an air traffic controller make in the United Arab Emirates?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is AED 12,960 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $42,340
- Compared with the median pay in the United Arab Emirates
- 2.0 times
- Data from
- 2009
Where the United Arab Emirates 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 |
| 23. Slovenia estimate | $44,170 |
| 24. United Arab Emirates estimate | $42,340 |
| 25. Cyprus estimate | $42,020 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $608 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineerAED 124,100
- Ship pilotAED 116,500
- Airline pilotAED 158,800
- Air traffic safety technicianAED 110,700
- Wind technicianAED 95,110
- Technical aideAED 108,700
- Electrical technicianAED 113,900
- Electronics engineering technicianAED 106,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make a month in the United Arab Emirates?
The median gross salary is AED 12,960 a month, AED 155,500 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 AED 120,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than AED 180,700.
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 United Arab Emirates or in United States?
In United States: $148,100 a year against $42,340 in the United Arab Emirates, 3.5 times more.
Who makes more, an air traffic controller or a chief engineer?
An air traffic controller: AED 155,500 a year against AED 124,100 for a chief engineer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2009. How we calculate