Average Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers Salary in Wandsworth
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Wandsworth compares
In 2025, aircraft pilots and air traffic controllerss working in the London took home a median salary of £123,796 — that's 14.9% above the national average 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. The all-jobs average in Wandsworth is £37,534. By comparison, aircraft pilots and air traffic controllerss earn 229.8% more than the typical worker locally.
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 Wandsworth
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in Wandsworth?
The median aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers salary in the London (which includes Wandsworth) 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 Wandsworth 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 Wandsworth compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Wandsworth is £37,534. Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers in the London earn £123,796, which is 229.8% 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 Wandsworth. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.