air traffic controller salaries Zurich

Salary by age & gender

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

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 69 659. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 208 000 per year.

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 120 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 160 061 per year.

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a air traffic controller is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 166 463 annually. Followed by Tourism / Travel / Recreation and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.