Average Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers Salary in Hackney
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Hackney compares
Based on 2025 data, aircraft pilots and air traffic controllerss in the London earned £123,796 at the median — 14.9% above the national benchmark of £107,712. 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 Hackney is £37,736, so aircraft pilots and air traffic controllerss sit 228.1% 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 Hackney
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in Hackney?
The median aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in the London (which includes Hackney) 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 Hackney 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 Hackney compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Hackney is £37,736. Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers in the London earn £123,796, which is 228.1% 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 Hackney. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.