Air Traffic Controller salary in Queensland
Updated 23 July 2026
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 $51,370 income tax and $3,800 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $41,696 | $40,114 – $43,278 |
Air Traffic Controller pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
Victoria
Northern Territory
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