Air Traffic Controller salary in the UK
The average Air Traffic Controller salary in the UK is £65,000 per year (£4,021/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £33.33/hr).
≈ £3,393 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £26.67/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Air Traffic Controller in the UK (0–2 years experience).
≈ £4,021 / month after tax
Hourly: £33.33/hr • Daily: £250/day
Market median for an established Air Traffic Controller in the UK (2–5 years experience).
≈ £4,964 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £43.33/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Air Traffic Controller specialists in the UK (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in the UK
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Air Traffic Controller earning £65,000 takes home £4,021 net per month (or £928/week).
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Live Air Traffic Controller jobs in the UK
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Partnership Advisor
£35,298Supporting Education Group • Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1NN
Duty Manager
NegotiableNuffield Health • Bromley, South East London, BR1 1HE
Babysitter wanted in Chester - babysitting Chester
£27,425Babysits • Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2NR
Governance Professional - Administrative Officer - King Edward VI School, Lichfield
£27,274King Edward VI School, Lichfield • Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6DY
Examinations, Data & Access Arrangements Coordinator
£24,231Stratford upon Avon School, Warwickshire • Shottery, Stratford-Upon-Avon, CV37 9DH
Counsellor (Face to Face)
£37,488Bupa • UK, CF10 4BQ
Frequently asked questions about Air Traffic Controller pay in the UK
How much does a Air Traffic Controller earn in the UK in 2026/27?
The average Air Traffic Controller salary in the UK is £65,000 per year (or £33.33 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Air Traffic Controller roles start around £52,000 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £84,500 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Air Traffic Controller in the UK after UK tax?
On a median Air Traffic Controller salary of £65,000 in the UK, your estimated net take-home pay is £4,021 per month (approx. £928 per week) after deducting 2026/27 UK Income Tax and Class 1 National Insurance under the standard 1257L tax code.
What is the typical hourly and daily rate for a Air Traffic Controller in the UK?
A mid-level Air Traffic Controller in the UK earns an equivalent hourly rate of £33.33/hr (ranging from £26.67/hr for junior roles to £43.33/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £250 per day.
Is a Air Traffic Controller salary enough to live comfortably in the UK?
With a net monthly income of £4,021 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,150 per month in the UK, housing takes approximately 29% of a Air Traffic Controller's take-home pay — leaving £2,871 per month in disposable income.