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Air Traffic Controller Average Salary in Nigeria 2024

How much money does a person working as Air Traffic Controller make in Nigeria?


Average Monthly Salary
366,000 NGN
( 4,400,000 NGN yearly)

LOW
169,000
NGN
AVERAGE
366,000
NGN
HIGH
583,000
NGN
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working as Air Traffic Controller in Nigeria typically earns around 366,000 NGN. Salaries range from 169,000 NGN (lowest) to 583,000 NGN (highest).


Salary Variance

This is the average salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Air Traffic Controller salaries in Nigeria vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.



Air Traffic Controller Pay Scale and Salaries in Nigeria

Median and salary distribution Nigeria Air Traffic Controller monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
348,000 NGN or more
10% of people earn
305,000 to 348,000 NGN
20% of people earn
210,000 NGN or less
65% of people earn
210,000 to 305,000 NGN
Minimum Salary
169,000 NGN
Median
350,000 NGN
Maximum
583,000 NGN




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries for the position Air Traffic Controller in Nigeria range from 169,000 NGN (starting salary) to 583,000 NGN (maximum salary). It should be noted that the given figure is not the legally mandated minimum wage; rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that included thousands of participants and professionals from all regions of the country.

  • Median Salary

    With a median salary of 350,000 NGN, half of the professionals who work as Air Traffic Controller in Nigeria earn less than this amount, and the other half earn more. The median salary denotes the middle value of salaries. Ideally, you would want to belong to the group earning more than the median salary, located on the right side of the salary distribution graph.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    The median is closely associated with two other values known as the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution chart, it can be determined that 25% of professionals employed as Air Traffic Controller in Nigeria earn less than 282,000 NGN, while 75% earn more. Similarly, the chart shows that 75% earn less than 404,000 NGN while 25% earn more.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    To provide a better understanding of expected salaries, we categorized the frequently occurring salaries into different ranges. This approach provides a more precise representation of salary distribution for the job title Air Traffic Controller in Nigeria compared to simply calculating the average. The majority of reported salaries, approximately 65%, fall within the range of 210,000 NGN to 305,000 NGN. About 20% of salaries are below the 210,000 NGN mark, while 10% fall within the range of 305,000 NGN to 348,000 NGN. Only 5% of individuals have salaries exceeding 348,000 NGN.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience / Air Traffic Controller / Nigeria

How do experience and age affect pay?

0 - 2 Years
191,000 NGN
2 - 5 Years+34%
256,000 NGN
5 - 10 Years+48%
378,000 NGN
10 - 15 Years+22%
461,000 NGN
15 - 20 Years+9%
502,000 NGN
20+ Years+8%
543,000 NGN
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by years of experience monthly Nigeria Air Traffic Controller
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage. We broke down salaries by experience level for people working as Air Traffic Controller and this is what we found.


All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.

Employees with less than two years of experience earn approximately 191,000 NGN.

While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 256,000 NGN, 34% more than someone with less than two year's experience.

Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 378,000 NGN, 48% more than someone with two to five years of experience.

Additionally, professionals whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 461,000 NGN, 22% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.

If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 502,000 NGN, 9% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.

Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 543,000 NGN, 8% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.

On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.

Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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Salary Comparison By Education / Air Traffic Controller / Nigeria

How do education levels affect salaries?

Displayed below is the average salary variance between different education levels of professionals working as Air Traffic Controller.

Certificate or Diploma
218,000 NGN
Bachelor's Degree+57%
342,000 NGN
Master's Degree+68%
574,000 NGN
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by education level monthly Nigeria Air Traffic Controller
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We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down salaries by education level for the position Air Traffic Controller in order to make a comparison.


Level 1: Certificate or Diploma

Employees at this education level have an average salary of 218,000 NGN.


Level 2: Bachelor's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 342,000 NGN, 57% more than the previous level.


Level 3: Master's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 574,000 NGN, 68% more than the previous level.



Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Nigeria costs anywhere from 1,700,000 NGN to 5,100,000 NGN and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support the theory. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

If you can afford the costs of higher education, the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.


Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers

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Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Air Traffic Controller / Nigeria

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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? For the people who work as Air Traffic Controller in Nigeria, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 22%.

Male
402,000 NGN
Female-18%
330,000 NGN
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Nigeria for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Air Traffic Controller / Nigeria

How much are annual salary increments in Nigeria for individuals working as Air Traffic Controller? How often do employees get salary raises?

Individuals working as Air Traffic Controller in Nigeria are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 11% every 19 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 19 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Nigeria Air Traffic Controller
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Nigeria / All Professions

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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Nigeria is 5%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.



Bonus and Incentive Rates / Air Traffic Controller / Nigeria

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Nigeria Air Traffic Controller
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70% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 30% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 0% to 4% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
30%
No Bonus
70%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Average Hourly Wage / Air Traffic Controller / Nigeria


2,110 NGN per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) for individuals working as Air Traffic Controller in Nigeria is 2,110 NGN.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working as Air Traffic Controller in Nigeria is 970 NGN. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary comparison with similar jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense-100%
Aeronautical Engineer363,000 NGN-1%
Aerospace Engineer445,000 NGN+21%
Aerospace Technician314,000 NGN-14%
Air Crew Member215,000 NGN-41%
Air Crew Officer221,000 NGN-40%
Air Traffic Assistant195,000 NGN-47%
Air Traffic Controller366,000 NGN-0%
Air Traffic Management Automation Engineer393,000 NGN+7%
Aircraft 3D Printing Technician327,000 NGN-11%
Aircraft Assembler167,000 NGN-54%
Aircraft Body Repairer157,000 NGN-57%
Aircraft Cabin Interior Designer367,000 NGN+0%
Aircraft Captain535,000 NGN+46%
Aircraft Cybersecurity Specialist392,000 NGN+7%
Aircraft Electrician178,000 NGN-51%
Aircraft Electronics Techician191,000 NGN-48%
Aircraft Engineer334,000 NGN-9%
Aircraft Fueler158,000 NGN-57%
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer329,000 NGN-10%
Aircraft Maintenance Manager528,000 NGN+44%
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor367,000 NGN+0%
Aircraft Maintenance Technician165,000 NGN-55%
Aircraft Mechanic174,000 NGN-53%
Aircraft Pilot601,000 NGN+64%
Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer171,000 NGN-53%
Aircraft Quality Assurance443,000 NGN+21%
Aircraft Rigging Assembler173,000 NGN-53%
Aircraft Service Technician156,000 NGN-57%
Airfield Management Specialist534,000 NGN+46%
Airfield Operations Specialist385,000 NGN+5%
Airline Augmented Reality Developer312,000 NGN-15%
Airline Cabin Crew351,000 NGN-4%
Airline Copilot357,000 NGN-3%
Airline Customer Experience Designer354,000 NGN-3%
Airline Data Analyst355,000 NGN-3%
Airline Pilot581,000 NGN+59%
Airlines Sales Director695,000 NGN+90%
Airlines Sales Manager589,000 NGN+61%
Airlines Structural Assembler153,000 NGN-58%
Airport Services Agent220,000 NGN-40%
Airport Services Manager704,000 NGN+92%
Airport Services Supervisor388,000 NGN+6%
Airport Sustainability Manager446,000 NGN+22%
Assistant Aircraft Mechanic143,000 NGN-61%
Autonomous Air Taxi Coordinator212,000 NGN-42%
Aviation Analyst455,000 NGN+24%
Aviation Biofuel Specialist350,000 NGN-4%
Aviation Engineer362,000 NGN-1%
Aviation Inspector371,000 NGN+1%
Aviation Manager678,000 NGN+85%
Aviation Operations Controller366,000 NGN-0%
Aviation Resources Manager606,000 NGN+65%
Aviation Safety Assistant194,000 NGN-47%
Aviation Safety Manager625,000 NGN+71%
Aviation Safety Officer357,000 NGN-3%
Aviation Security Specialist409,000 NGN+12%
Aviation Sustainability Consultant481,000 NGN+31%
Aviation Technician164,000 NGN-55%
Aviation Training Specialist362,000 NGN-1%
Cargo and Freight Agent147,000 NGN-60%
Cargo Executive306,000 NGN-16%
Chief Pilot625,000 NGN+71%
Drone Compliance Officer337,000 NGN-8%
Drone Delivery Specialist317,000 NGN-13%
Drone Emergency Response Coordinator281,000 NGN-23%
Drone Engineer291,000 NGN-21%
Drone Event Coordinator286,000 NGN-22%
Drone Fleet Manager354,000 NGN-3%
Drone Geospatial Analyst347,000 NGN-5%
Drone Infrastructure Engineer351,000 NGN-4%
Drone Inspection Specialist320,000 NGN-13%
Drone Inspector299,000 NGN-18%
Drone Insurance Underwriter246,000 NGN-33%
Drone Light Show Choreographer287,000 NGN-22%
Drone Operator / Pilot221,000 NGN-40%
Drone Payload Specialist264,000 NGN-28%
Drone Pilot Instructor292,000 NGN-20%
Drone Security Specialist318,000 NGN-13%
Drone Software Engineer285,000 NGN-22%
Drone Surveyor255,000 NGN-30%
Drone Technician202,000 NGN-45%
Drone Traffic Controller227,000 NGN-38%
Drone Traffic Management Specialist319,000 NGN-13%
Drone Traffic Safety Engineer292,000 NGN-20%
Drone Videographer271,000 NGN-26%
First Officer245,000 NGN-33%
Fleet Controller545,000 NGN+49%
Fleet Management Officer237,000 NGN-35%
Flight Attendant230,000 NGN-37%
Flight Planner318,000 NGN-13%
Flight Scheduler268,000 NGN-27%
Flight Simulation Engineer305,000 NGN-17%
Freight and Cargo Inspector239,000 NGN-35%
Helicopter Pilot381,000 NGN+4%
Loading Bridge Operator138,000 NGN-62%
Pilot569,000 NGN+55%
Ramp Agent151,000 NGN-59%
Reservations Sales Agent183,000 NGN-50%
Safety and Quality Specialist337,000 NGN-8%
Test Pilot402,000 NGN+10%
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator257,000 NGN-30%
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technician231,000 NGN-37%
Virtual / Augmented Reality Flight Simulator Designer345,000 NGN-6%

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Lagos381,000 NGN

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Nigeria is 6% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
329,000 NGN
Public Sector+6%
349,000 NGN
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary for the job title Air Traffic Controller in Nigeria?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 350,000 NGN and 404,000 NGN. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for a careers like Air Traffic Controller in Nigeria ranges from 169,000 NGN to 282,000 NGN. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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