Average Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
The median pay for aircraft pilots and air traffic controllerss in the North East stood at £72,472 in 2025, placing them 32.7% below the UK-wide figure of £107,712. Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £72,472 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £80,435. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786, so aircraft pilots and air traffic controllerss sit 128.0% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £72,472 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £80,435 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average.
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Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in areas near Newcastle upon Tyne
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £72,472 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 Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers in the North East earn 32.7% 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 Newcastle upon Tyne compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786. Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers in the North East earn £72,472, which is 128.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for aircraft pilots and air traffic controllerss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.