Nationally, the median is $173,850 — Queensland sits $16,150 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Air Traffic Controller salary of $190,000 — after $51,638 income tax and $3,800 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Airservices Australia★ 2.0 | $190,000 | $140,000 – $221,000 |
| Australian Government, Department of Defence★ 3.7 | $124,500 | $97,000 – $152,000 |
| Royal Australian Air Force★ 4.0 | $85,999 | $80,000 – $125,000 |
| Pinnacle People Australia★ 3.7 | $51,416 | $49,578 – $53,273 |
| Flight Centre Travel Group★ 3.4 |
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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 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.
| $41,696 |
| $40,114 – $43,278 |