Average Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers Salary in Tower Hamlets
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Tower Hamlets compares
A aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers working in the London could expect a median salary of £123,796 in 2025 — 14.9% above the national figure of £107,712. 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. Compared to the Tower Hamlets average across all roles (£59,974), aircraft pilots and air traffic controllerss take home 106.4% more.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in Tower Hamlets?
The median aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in the London (which includes Tower Hamlets) 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 Tower Hamlets 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 Tower Hamlets compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Tower Hamlets is £59,974. Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers in the London earn £123,796, which is 106.4% 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 Tower Hamlets. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.