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air traffic controller salaries Geneva

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 12 salary entriesCHF 116 500
median
8% earn betweenCHF 20 000 and CHF 20 000
17% earn betweenCHF 60 000 and CHF 60 000
8% earn betweenCHF 63 700 and CHF 63 700
8% earn betweenCHF 85 000 and CHF 85 000
8% earn betweenCHF 96 000 and CHF 96 000
8% earn betweenCHF 137 000 and CHF 137 000
8% earn betweenCHF 142 000 and CHF 142 000
8% earn betweenCHF 143 800 and CHF 143 800
8% earn betweenCHF 149 500 and CHF 149 500
8% earn betweenCHF 152 000 and CHF 152 000
8% earn betweenCHF 166 000 and CHF 166 000

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Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Age & Gender

air traffic controller, Geneva

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 78 500
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 143 800
Women: 25-35median CHF 60 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 72 500
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 63 700
Women: 45-55median CHF 152 000
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 116 500

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a air traffic controller relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 60 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 166 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

air traffic controller, Geneva

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 60 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 137 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 119 900
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 166 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 72 500
21+ yearsmedian CHF 152 000
median CHF 116 500
+153%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for air traffic controller have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 111 000. From 2017-2019, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 152 000 per year.

Salary trend

air traffic controller, Geneva

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 152 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 111 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 102 850
median CHF 116 500

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a air traffic controller is Service sector in general, with an average salary of CHF 144 500 anually. Followed by Tourism / Travel / Recreation and Transport / Logistics industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for air traffic controller, Geneva

Industry

Median salary

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  1. Service sector in general
    CHF 144 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 96 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 85 0001 job
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
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  5. Building trade / Real estate
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  6. Consulting various
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  7. Education
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  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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  9. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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  10. Utilities
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Salary by cantons for air traffic controller

The top two high-paying cantons for air traffic controller are Geneva and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

GE

Geneva

air traffic controller

CHF 96 000

median salary

Salary by canton

air traffic controller

median
Aargaumedian CHF 0
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 0
Basel Landmedian CHF 0
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0
Fribourgmedian CHF 0
Genevamedian CHF 116 500
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 0
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 0
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 0
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 0
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 0
Valaismedian CHF 0
Zugmedian CHF 0
Zurichmedian CHF 94 250
median CHF 96 000