Average Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers Salary in Kensington and Chelsea
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Kensington and Chelsea compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, aircraft pilots and air traffic controllerss in the London were paid a median of £123,796. The national equivalent stands at £107,712, putting this region 14.9% above. 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. The all-jobs average in Kensington and Chelsea is £38,541. By comparison, aircraft pilots and air traffic controllerss earn 221.2% 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 Kensington and Chelsea
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in Kensington and Chelsea?
The median aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in the London (which includes Kensington and Chelsea) 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 Kensington and Chelsea 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 Kensington and Chelsea compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Kensington and Chelsea is £38,541. Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers in the London earn £123,796, which is 221.2% 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 Kensington and Chelsea. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.