Average Air travel assistants Salary in Sunderland
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Sunderland compares
In practical terms, a air travel assistants in the North East earned a median of £20,878 during 2025, which works out to 27.5% below the UK-wide median of £28,808. In practical terms, living costs in the North East run 9.9% below average. That means £20,878 stretches to roughly £23,172 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Sunderland is £28,214, so air travel assistantss sit 26.0% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £20,878 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £23,172 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average air travel assistants salary in Sunderland?
The median air travel assistants salary in the North East (which includes Sunderland) is £20,878 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 travel assistants pay in Sunderland compare to the UK average?
Air travel assistants in the North East earn 27.5% below the national median of £28,808. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is air travel assistants a well-paid job in Sunderland compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Sunderland is £28,214. Air travel assistants in the North East earn £20,878, which is 26.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for air travel assistantss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Sunderland. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.