Average Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers Salary in Barking and Dagenham
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Barking and Dagenham compares
In practical terms, a aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers in the London earned a median of £123,796 during 2025, which works out to 14.9% above the UK-wide median of £107,712. Factor in the London's cost of living (16.4% above the UK norm) and a £123,796 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £106,354. The all-jobs average in Barking and Dagenham is £32,433. By comparison, aircraft pilots and air traffic controllerss earn 281.7% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £123,796 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £106,354 — 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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Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in areas near Barking and Dagenham
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in Barking and Dagenham?
The median aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in the London (which includes Barking and Dagenham) is £123,796 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers pay in Barking and Dagenham compare to the UK average?
Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers in the London earn 14.9% above the national median of £107,712. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers a well-paid job in Barking and Dagenham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Barking and Dagenham is £32,433. Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers in the London earn £123,796, which is 281.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for aircraft pilots and air traffic controllerss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to Barking and Dagenham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.