Air Traffic Controller salary in Northern Territory
Updated 23 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $173,850 — Northern Territory sits $41,350 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Air Traffic Controller salary of $132,500 — after $30,270 income tax and $2,650 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Air Traffic Controller roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Australian Air Force★ 4.0 | $145,000 | $120,000 – $164,000 |
| Australian Department of Defense★ 3.6 | $109,878 | $105,727 – $114,030 |
Air Traffic Controller pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2026–27 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.