Average Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers Salary in South Tyneside
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How South Tyneside compares
In 2025, aircraft pilots and air traffic controllerss working in the North East took home a median salary of £72,472 — that's 32.7% below the national average of £107,712. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £72,472 has an effective purchasing power closer to £80,435. The all-jobs average in South Tyneside is £25,490. By comparison, aircraft pilots and air traffic controllerss earn 184.3% more than the typical worker locally.
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 South Tyneside
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in South Tyneside?
The median aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in the North East (which includes South Tyneside) 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 South Tyneside 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 South Tyneside compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Tyneside is £25,490. Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers in the North East earn £72,472, which is 184.3% 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 South Tyneside. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.