Average Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers Salary in East Renfrewshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How East Renfrewshire compares
The median pay for aircraft pilots and air traffic controllerss in the Scotland stood at £83,364 in 2025, placing them 22.6% below the UK-wide figure of £107,712. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £83,364 has an effective purchasing power closer to £90,319. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in East Renfrewshire is £33,988, so aircraft pilots and air traffic controllerss sit 145.3% more that benchmark.
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 Renfrewshire
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in East Renfrewshire?
The median aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in the Scotland (which includes East Renfrewshire) 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 Renfrewshire 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 Renfrewshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in East Renfrewshire is £33,988. Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers in the Scotland earn £83,364, which is 145.3% 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 Renfrewshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.