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System Safety Expert (80-100%)
Place of work:
Dübendorf
Workload:
80 – 100%
Contract type:
Unlimited employment
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air traffic controller salaries Zurich
Annual Gross Salary
Median based on 18 salary entriesCHF 94 250
median
6% earn betweenCHF 37 000 and CHF 37 000
6% earn betweenCHF 43 000 and CHF 43 000
6% earn betweenCHF 51 000 and CHF 51 000
11% earn betweenCHF 68 000 and CHF 68 000
11% earn betweenCHF 75 000 and CHF 78 003
11% earn betweenCHF 90 000 and CHF 91 000
6% earn betweenCHF 97 500 and CHF 97 500
11% earn betweenCHF 120 000 and CHF 120 000
6% earn betweenCHF 130 000 and CHF 130 000
6% earn betweenCHF 140 000 and CHF 140 000
6% earn betweenCHF 162 500 and CHF 162 500
6% earn betweenCHF 180 000 and CHF 180 000
6% earn betweenCHF 183 950 and CHF 183 950
6% earn betweenCHF 210 000 and CHF 210 000
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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, Zurich
median
Men: 16-25median CHF 51 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 76 502
Women: 25-35median CHF 120 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 162 500
Women: 35-45median CHF 180 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 140 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 364 000
Men: 55+median CHF 130 000
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 94 250
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 68 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 196 975 per year.
Salary by work experience
air traffic controller, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 91 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 68 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 78 003
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 124 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 97 500
21+ yearsmedian CHF 196 975
median CHF 94 250
+116%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for air traffic controller have changed over time.
In 2019-2021, the annual median salary was CHF 120 000. From 2022-2024, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 146 250 per year.
Salary trend
air traffic controller, Zurich
median
2016-2018 yearsmedian CHF 90 000
2019-2021 yearsmedian CHF 120 000
2022-2024 yearsmedian CHF 146 250
median CHF 94 250
Jobs for air traffic controller
Highest-Paying industries
The highest paying industry for a air traffic controller is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 162 500 anually. Followed by Education and Tourism / Travel / Recreation industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for air traffic controller, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
- Public administration / AssociationsCHF 162 500Set up Job Alert
- EducationCHF 140 000Set up Job Alert
- Tourism / Travel / RecreationCHF 135 000Set up Job Alert
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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.
Zurich
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