How much does a Air Traffic Controller earn in United Kingdom?

The estimated salary for Air Traffic Controller in United Kingdom ranges from GBP 61,000 to GBP 92,500 GBP per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 25 job listings

Salary Guide

Air Traffic Controller Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 25 job listings - 2026

Average salary

£61,000 - £92,500

Median salary

£72,750 - £88,500

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£47k

25th percentile£61k

Median£85k

75th percentile£93k

90th percentile£110k

50% of professionals earn between £61,000 - £92,500 GBP

The median salary is £84,500

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Air Traffic Controller

25 job openings

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The average salary for a Air Traffic Controller in United Kingdom is GBP 61,000 - GBP 92,500 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 80,625 per year, based on 25 active job listings.

The cities with the most Air Traffic Controller job opportunities in United Kingdom are Prestwick, Bournemouth, Doncaster, London, Southend-On. Prestwick leads with 5 job openings.

Explore 25 Air Traffic Controller job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.