Average Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers Salary in Kingston upon Thames
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Kingston upon Thames 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. 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. The all-jobs average in Kingston upon Thames is £36,898. By comparison, aircraft pilots and air traffic controllerss earn 235.5% 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 Kingston upon Thames
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in Kingston upon Thames?
The median aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in the London (which includes Kingston upon Thames) 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 Kingston upon Thames 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 Kingston upon Thames compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Kingston upon Thames is £36,898. Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers in the London earn £123,796, which is 235.5% 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 Kingston upon Thames. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.