Average Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers Salary in East Lothian
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How East Lothian compares
In 2025, aircraft pilots and air traffic controllerss working in the Scotland took home a median salary of £83,364 — that's 22.6% below the national average of £107,712. Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £83,364 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £90,319. The all-jobs average in East Lothian is £29,792. By comparison, aircraft pilots and air traffic controllerss earn 179.8% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £83,364 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £90,319 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in areas near East Lothian
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in East Lothian?
The median aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in the Scotland (which includes East Lothian) is £83,364 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 East Lothian compare to the UK average?
Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers in the Scotland earn 22.6% 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 East Lothian compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in East Lothian is £29,792. Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers in the Scotland earn £83,364, which is 179.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for aircraft pilots and air traffic controllerss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to East Lothian. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.