Average Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers Salary in Moray
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Moray compares
In practical terms, a aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers in the Scotland earned a median of £83,364 during 2025, which works out to 22.6% below the UK-wide median of £107,712. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £83,364 stretches to roughly £90,319 in real spending power. Compared to the Moray average across all roles (£27,419), aircraft pilots and air traffic controllerss take home 204.0% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £83,364 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £90,319 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in Moray?
The median aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in the Scotland (which includes Moray) is £83,364 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 Moray compare to the UK average?
Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers in the Scotland earn 22.6% below the national median of £107,712. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers a well-paid job in Moray compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Moray is £27,419. Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers in the Scotland earn £83,364, which is 204.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for aircraft pilots and air traffic controllerss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Moray. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.