Jack Ranga,
Instead of sitting there laughing pal, answer my question... how much is it worth? How much more do you want to be happy with the checking and medical requirements? Let's hear it bud...
Interestingly, just did a bit of quick digging - you all love to harp on about UAE and Germany salaries. What about USA...
"Median annual wages of air traffic controllers in May 2008 were $111,870. The middle 50 percent earned between $71,050 and $143,780. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $45,020, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $161,010. The average annual salary, excluding overtime earnings, for air traffic controllers in the Federal Government which employs 90 percent of all controllers was $109,218 in March 2009."
Comparable to us I'd suggest, with a less advanced system and way busier airspace!
"British air traffic controllers are paid $79,074.63 USD on average to has high as $118,616.35 USD"
NAVCANADA; As an Air Traffic Controller, you can earn between $57,000 and $123,000 per year