Average Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers Salary in Croydon
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Croydon compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, aircraft pilots and air traffic controllerss in the London were paid a median of £123,796. The national equivalent stands at £107,712, putting this region 14.9% above. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Croydon is £34,987, so aircraft pilots and air traffic controllerss sit 253.8% more that benchmark.
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 Croydon
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in Croydon?
The median aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in the London (which includes Croydon) 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 Croydon 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 Croydon compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Croydon is £34,987. Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers in the London earn £123,796, which is 253.8% 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 Croydon. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.