Average Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers Salary in South Ayrshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How South Ayrshire compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers in the Scotland earned £83,364. Compared to the UK median of £107,712, that's 22.6% below. 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 South Ayrshire average across all roles (£33,928), aircraft pilots and air traffic controllerss take home 145.7% 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 South Ayrshire?
The median aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in the Scotland (which includes South Ayrshire) 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 South Ayrshire 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 South Ayrshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Ayrshire is £33,928. Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers in the Scotland earn £83,364, which is 145.7% 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 South Ayrshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.