Average Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers Salary in Fife
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Fife compares
For aircraft pilots and air traffic controllerss based in the Scotland, 2025 brought a median salary of £83,364. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £107,712 — making this 22.6% below the norm. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Fife is £31,404, so aircraft pilots and air traffic controllerss sit 165.5% 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 Fife
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in Fife?
The median aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in the Scotland (which includes Fife) 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 Fife 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 Fife compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Fife is £31,404. Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers in the Scotland earn £83,364, which is 165.5% 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 Fife. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.