Average Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers Salary in Hounslow
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Hounslow compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers in the London earned £123,796. Compared to the UK median of £107,712, that's 14.9% above. In practical terms, living costs in the London run 16.4% above average. That means £123,796 stretches to roughly £106,354 in real spending power. Compared to the Hounslow average across all roles (£38,422), aircraft pilots and air traffic controllerss take home 222.2% more.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in Hounslow?
The median aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in the London (which includes Hounslow) 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 Hounslow 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 Hounslow compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Hounslow is £38,422. Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers in the London earn £123,796, which is 222.2% 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 Hounslow. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.