Air Traffic Controller salary in Birmingham
The average Air Traffic Controller salary in Birmingham is £64,400 per year (£3,992/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £33.03/hr).
≈ £3,369 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £26.41/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Air Traffic Controller in Birmingham (0–2 years experience).
≈ £3,992 / month after tax
Hourly: £33.03/hr • Daily: £248/day
Market median for an established Air Traffic Controller in Birmingham (2–5 years experience).
≈ £4,925 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £42.92/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Air Traffic Controller specialists in Birmingham (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Birmingham
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Air Traffic Controller earning £64,400 takes home £3,992 net per month (or £921/week).
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Live Air Traffic Controller jobs in Birmingham
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Transport Compliance Manager
£40,000Technical Network • Aston, Birmingham, B6 5AD
Business Systems Analyst
£37,039Page Group • Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7NA
Head of New Store Openings and Training
£40,000T3AM Global • Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7NA
Director of Asset Management
£100,000Goodman Masson • Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7NA
Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy
£39,473Birmingham City Council • Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7NA
Group Holiday Coordinator
£34,691Yates Travel • Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7NA
Frequently asked questions about Air Traffic Controller pay in Birmingham
How much does a Air Traffic Controller earn in Birmingham in 2026/27?
The average Air Traffic Controller salary in Birmingham is £64,400 per year (or £33.03 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Air Traffic Controller roles start around £51,500 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £83,700 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Air Traffic Controller in Birmingham after UK tax?
On a median Air Traffic Controller salary of £64,400 in Birmingham, your estimated net take-home pay is £3,992 per month (approx. £921 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 Birmingham?
A mid-level Air Traffic Controller in Birmingham earns an equivalent hourly rate of £33.03/hr (ranging from £26.41/hr for junior roles to £42.92/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £248 per day.
Is a Air Traffic Controller salary enough to live comfortably in Birmingham?
With a net monthly income of £3,992 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,050 per month in Birmingham, housing takes approximately 26% of a Air Traffic Controller's take-home pay — leaving £2,942 per month in disposable income.
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