7. New Zealand
Average annual salary: $87,830
Although salary for air traffic controllers of New Zealand, the number 7 on our list of highest paying countries for air traffic controllers is high (and can get higher with the amount of experience), job opportunities are very poor, since there is a great competition for this position. For getting trained for this position, Airways is probably the best choice in New Zealand.
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