Air Traffic Controller salary in Glasgow
The average Air Traffic Controller salary in Glasgow is £63,700 per year (£3,959/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £32.67/hr).
≈ £3,345 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £26.15/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Air Traffic Controller in Glasgow (0–2 years experience).
≈ £3,959 / month after tax
Hourly: £32.67/hr • Daily: £245/day
Market median for an established Air Traffic Controller in Glasgow (2–5 years experience).
≈ £4,882 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £42.46/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Air Traffic Controller specialists in Glasgow (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Glasgow
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Air Traffic Controller earning £63,700 takes home £3,959 net per month (or £914/week).
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Live Air Traffic Controller jobs in Glasgow
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Customer Service Executive
£25,500Arnold Clark • Glasgow, Scotland, G1 3PF
MOT Tester
£40,000Arnold Clark • Glasgow, Scotland, G1 3PF
Coach Driver
£29,993West Coast Motors • Glasgow, Scotland, G1 3PF
Coach Driver
£29,993Craig of Campbeltown • Hillhead, Glasgow City Centre, G21 2QA
Call Centre - Customer Support Representative (Q127G)
NegotiableIntrum • Glasgow, Scotland, G1 3PF
Senior Estimator – Energy & Rail
£85,000Carrington West • Glasgow, Scotland, G1 3PF
Frequently asked questions about Air Traffic Controller pay in Glasgow
How much does a Air Traffic Controller earn in Glasgow in 2026/27?
The average Air Traffic Controller salary in Glasgow is £63,700 per year (or £32.67 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Air Traffic Controller roles start around £51,000 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £82,800 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Air Traffic Controller in Glasgow after UK tax?
On a median Air Traffic Controller salary of £63,700 in Glasgow, your estimated net take-home pay is £3,959 per month (approx. £914 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 Glasgow?
A mid-level Air Traffic Controller in Glasgow earns an equivalent hourly rate of £32.67/hr (ranging from £26.15/hr for junior roles to £42.46/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £245 per day.
Is a Air Traffic Controller salary enough to live comfortably in Glasgow?
With a net monthly income of £3,959 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £980 per month in Glasgow, housing takes approximately 25% of a Air Traffic Controller's take-home pay — leaving £2,979 per month in disposable income.
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