Average Air transport operatives Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
For air transport operativess based in the London, 2025 brought a median salary of £35,791. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £32,376 — making this 10.5% above the norm. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average, so a salary of £35,791 has an effective purchasing power closer to £30,748. Compared to the City of London average across all roles (£67,064), air transport operativess take home 46.6% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £35,791 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £30,748 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Air transport operatives salary in areas near City of London
Salary data is by ONS region. City of London is in the London region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average air transport operatives salary in City of London?
The median air transport operatives salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £35,791 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does air transport operatives pay in City of London compare to the UK average?
Air transport operatives in the London earn 10.5% above the national median of £32,376. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is air transport operatives a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Air transport operatives in the London earn £35,791, which is 46.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for air transport operativess cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.