Average Air Traffic Assistant Salary in Lebanon for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Air Traffic Assistant salary for 2024 in Lebanon and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Lebanese pound. To keep things simple, we are using the LBP currency code instead of the currency symbol ู„.ู„.

How Much Does an Air Traffic Assistant Make in Lebanon?

An Air Traffic Assistant working in Lebanon will typically earn around 16,561,800 LBP per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 8,962,200 LBP to the highest average salary of 25,079,200 LBP.

Average Annual Salary
16,561,800 LBP
Average Monthly Salary
1,380,150 LBP

Lowest Annual Salary
8,962,200 LBP
Lowest Monthly Salary
746,850 LBP

Highest Annual Salary
25,079,200 LBP
Highest Monthly Salary
2,089,933 LBP

These are average salaries for an Air Traffic Assistant in Lebanon and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for an Air Traffic Assistant to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Air Traffic Assistant salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Air Traffic Assistant Salaries in Lebanon

So we've looked at the average salaries an Air Traffic Assistant will earn in Lebanon. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Air Traffic Assistant can earn between 8,962,200 LBP and 25,079,200 LBP on average in Lebanon. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for an Air Traffic Assistant in Lebanon is 15,238,200 LBP. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 15,238,200 LBP, and 50% of the population earn more than 15,238,200 LBP.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Air Traffic Assistant salary in Lebanon, 25% of the population are earning less than 10,907,900 LBP while 75% of the population earn more than 10,907,900 LBP.

75% of the population earn less than 18,598,500 LBP, and 25% of the population earn more than 18,598,500 LBP.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Air Traffic Assistant Salary by Experience Level in Lebanon

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average air traffic assistant salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. An Air Traffic Assistant in Lebanon that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 10,415,900 LBP.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Air Traffic Assistant salary would increase to 13,199,100 LBP.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Air Traffic Assistant, the average salary would be 17,399,400 LBP.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 20,400,600 LBP.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Air Traffic Assistant with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 22,558,900 LBP.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Air Traffic Assistant with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 24,000,900 LBP.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
10,415,900 LBP
2-5 Years +26%
13,199,100 LBP
5-10 Years +32%
17,399,400 LBP
10-15 Years +18%
20,400,600 LBP
15-20 Years +11%
22,558,900 LBP
20+ Years +6%
24,000,900 LBP

Air Traffic Assistant Salary by Education Level in Lebanon

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for an Air Traffic Assistant in Lebanon based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Air Traffic Assistant in Lebanon with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 14,400,800 LBP.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Air Traffic Assistant in Lebanon with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 21,478,100 LBP.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Certificate or Diploma
14,400,800 LBP
Bachelor's Degree +49%
21,478,100 LBP

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Lebanon is around 11,400,000 to 34,200,000 LBP and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Air Traffic Assistant Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Lebanon, a male air traffic assistant will earn an average of 17,278,100 LBP, while a female air traffic assistant will earn around 15,719,900 LBP.

This means that a male air traffic assistant earns approximately 10% more than a female air traffic assistant for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Lebanon

Male
17,278,100 LBP
Female -10%
15,719,900 LBP

Air Traffic Assistant Average Pay Raise in Lebanon

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for an Air Traffic Assistant in Lebanon is around 10% every 19 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Lebanon is around 7% every 20 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 10 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that an Air Traffic Assistant in Lebanon can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 6% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Lebanon for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Lebanon.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
2%
Energy
4%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
8%
Travel
1%
Construction
3%
Education
5%

Air Traffic Assistant Bonus and Incentive Rates in Lebanon

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

An Air Traffic Assistant is a low bonus based job, with 21% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

79% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 1% to 2%.

Received Bonus
21%
No Bonus
79%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Lebanon earn approximately 12% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
28,560,900 LBP
Private Sector -12%
25,440,400 LBP

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Air Traffic Assistant

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Air Traffic Assistant in Lebanon.

Job Title Category Salary
Aeronautical Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 31,201,500 LBP
Aerospace Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 36,718,100 LBP
Aerospace Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 25,919,400 LBP
Air Crew Member Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 16,918,700 LBP
Air Crew Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 18,479,600 LBP
Air Traffic Controller Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 32,161,000 LBP
Aircraft Assembler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 15,238,200 LBP
Aircraft Body Repairer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 12,361,500 LBP
Aircraft Captain Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 44,878,500 LBP
Aircraft Electrician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 15,001,200 LBP
Aircraft Electronics Techician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 15,360,400 LBP
Aircraft Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 30,001,600 LBP
Aircraft Fueler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 12,841,200 LBP
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 28,439,500 LBP
Aircraft Maintenance Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 45,599,600 LBP
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 30,479,000 LBP
Aircraft Maintenance Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 12,841,200 LBP
Aircraft Mechanic Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 15,360,400 LBP
Aircraft Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 49,678,100 LBP
Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 15,001,200 LBP
Aircraft Quality Assurance Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 37,318,700 LBP
Aircraft Rigging Assembler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 14,038,300 LBP
Aircraft Service Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 13,441,600 LBP
Airfield Management Specialist Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 44,280,500 LBP
Airfield Operations Specialist Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 33,961,700 LBP
Airline Cabin Crew Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 28,200,200 LBP
Airline Copilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 30,240,200 LBP
Airline Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 47,280,300 LBP
Airlines Sales Director Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 56,158,300 LBP
Airlines Sales Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 51,361,500 LBP
Airlines Structural Assembler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 13,199,100 LBP
Airport Services Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 18,001,100 LBP
Airport Services Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 59,999,100 LBP
Airport Services Supervisor Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 32,280,500 LBP
Assistant Aircraft Mechanic Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 12,121,000 LBP
Aviation Analyst Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 37,078,800 LBP
Aviation Inspector Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 33,119,100 LBP
Aviation Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 58,798,900 LBP
Aviation Operations Controller Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 30,841,400 LBP
Aviation Resources Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 51,959,300 LBP
Aviation Safety Assistant Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 17,640,500 LBP
Aviation Safety Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 52,800,100 LBP
Aviation Safety Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 28,919,800 LBP
Aviation Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 13,679,300 LBP
Cargo and Freight Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 12,600,600 LBP
Cargo Executive Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 26,040,800 LBP
Chief Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 48,239,000 LBP
First Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 21,121,400 LBP
Fleet Controller Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 44,398,300 LBP
Fleet Management Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 19,078,500 LBP
Flight Attendant Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 18,840,100 LBP
Flight Planner Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 26,520,600 LBP
Flight Scheduler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 23,399,000 LBP
Flight Simulation Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 27,001,700 LBP
Freight and Cargo Inspector Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 20,999,200 LBP
Helicopter Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 31,919,300 LBP
Loading Bridge Operator Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 12,361,500 LBP
Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 46,800,400 LBP
Ramp Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 12,721,300 LBP
Reservations Sales Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 16,439,200 LBP
Safety and Quality Specialist Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 30,240,200 LBP
Test Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 33,240,500 LBP

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Lebanon, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Beirut 18,359,600 LBP

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