Average Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers Salary in Highland
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Highland compares
The going rate for aircraft pilots and air traffic controllerss in the Scotland? £83,364 at the median in 2025. That compares to £107,712 nationally — a gap of 22.6% below. 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. Compared to the Highland average across all roles (£30,400), aircraft pilots and air traffic controllerss take home 174.2% more.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in Highland?
The median aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in the Scotland (which includes Highland) 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 Highland 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 Highland compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Highland is £30,400. Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers in the Scotland earn £83,364, which is 174.2% 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 Highland. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.