Average Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers Salary in Darlington UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Darlington UA compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in the North East reached £72,472, sitting 32.7% below the national median of £107,712. Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £72,472 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £80,435. The all-jobs average in Darlington UA is £29,692. By comparison, aircraft pilots and air traffic controllerss earn 144.1% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £72,472 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £80,435 — 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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Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in areas near Darlington UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in Darlington UA?
The median aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in the North East (which includes Darlington UA) is £72,472 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 Darlington UA compare to the UK average?
Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers in the North East earn 32.7% below the national median of £107,712. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers a well-paid job in Darlington UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Darlington UA is £29,692. Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers in the North East earn £72,472, which is 144.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for aircraft pilots and air traffic controllerss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Darlington UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.