Average Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers Salary in Hillingdon
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Hillingdon compares
In practical terms, a aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers in the London earned a median of £123,796 during 2025, which works out to 14.9% above the UK-wide median of £107,712. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average, so a salary of £123,796 has an effective purchasing power closer to £106,354. The all-jobs average in Hillingdon is £37,941. By comparison, aircraft pilots and air traffic controllerss earn 226.3% more than the typical worker locally.
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 Hillingdon
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in Hillingdon?
The median aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in the London (which includes Hillingdon) 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 Hillingdon 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 Hillingdon compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Hillingdon is £37,941. Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers in the London earn £123,796, which is 226.3% 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 Hillingdon. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.