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Air Traffic Controller: Sweden vs Japan

Side-by-side salary comparison Β· Estimated based on OECD & BLS data

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Sweden pays 33% more

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Sweden

SEK

Estimated Salary (USD)

$99,872

per year

Local Currency (SEK)

kr1,048,656

per year

PPP Adjusted

$125,817

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

16,927

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 33%

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Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$75,074

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

Β₯11,186,026

per year

PPP Adjusted

$168,789

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

24,859

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Sweden
$99.9K
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
$75.1K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Sweden
$125.8K
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
$168.8K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Sweden
16,927
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
24,859

Key Takeaways

  • ●

    Air Traffic Controllers in Sweden earn 33% more than in Japan (nominal USD).

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    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Japan actually leads by 34%.

  • ●

    Using the Big Mac Index, a Air Traffic Controller's salary buys 1.5x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Air Traffic Controllers more: Sweden or Japan?β–Ύ

Sweden pays Air Traffic Controllers an estimated $99,872 USD per year, which is 33% more than Japan's estimated $75,074 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Air Traffic Controller in Sweden vs Japan?β–Ύ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $125,817 USD in Sweden and $168,789 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Air Traffic Controllers?β–Ύ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Air Traffic Controller in Sweden can buy about 16,927 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 24,859 Big Macs.

Estimated based on OECD & BLS data. Actual salaries vary by experience, company, and region. Data is for informational purposes only.

Sources: BLS OEWS Β· OECD Β· World Bank Β· Big Mac Index