Average Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers Salary in Merton
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Merton compares
Worth noting that aircraft pilots and air traffic controllerss in the London earned £123,796 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £107,712 — a difference of 14.9%. 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 Merton is £32,983. By comparison, aircraft pilots and air traffic controllerss earn 275.3% 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 Merton
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in Merton?
The median aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in the London (which includes Merton) 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 Merton 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 Merton compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Merton is £32,983. Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers in the London earn £123,796, which is 275.3% 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 Merton. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.