Average Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers Salary in Richmond upon Thames
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Richmond upon Thames compares
For aircraft pilots and air traffic controllerss based in the London, 2025 brought a median salary of £123,796. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £107,712 — making this 14.9% above the norm. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Richmond upon Thames is £35,263, so aircraft pilots and air traffic controllerss sit 251.1% more that benchmark.
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 Richmond upon Thames
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in Richmond upon Thames?
The median aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in the London (which includes Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond upon Thames compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Richmond upon Thames is £35,263. Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers in the London earn £123,796, which is 251.1% 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 Richmond upon Thames. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.