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Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in United Kingdom

The median aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary is £82,746 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
Median (p50)
£82,746
Top (p90)
Sample size
9,000

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)
p25£61,511
Median£82,746
p75
Top (p90)
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Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary by region

South East£94,049
North West£79,170

Pay trend

Up 11.8% from 2023 to 2025.

£74,0442023
£80,4142024
£82,7462025

Source: ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary FAQs

What is the average Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in United Kingdom?

The median Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in United Kingdom is £82,746 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of aircraft pilots and air traffic controllerss earn more than this and half earn less.

Do Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salaries vary by region in the UK?

Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - South East is among the highest at £94,049, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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