Air Traffic Controller salary in London
The average Air Traffic Controller salary in London is £75,400 per year (£4,524/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £38.67/hr).
≈ £3,794 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £30.92/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Air Traffic Controller in London (0–2 years experience).
≈ £4,524 / month after tax
Hourly: £38.67/hr • Daily: £290/day
Market median for an established Air Traffic Controller in London (2–5 years experience).
≈ £5,616 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £50.26/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Air Traffic Controller specialists in London (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in London
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Air Traffic Controller earning £75,400 takes home £4,524 net per month (or £1,044/week).
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Live Air Traffic Controller jobs in London
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£79,063eSentio Technologies • London, UK, SW1A 1BB
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£35,000Get Staffed • London, UK, SW1A 1BB
Lead Consultant, DMS
£62,054eSentio Technologies • London, UK, SW1A 1BB
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£100,000eNL • London, UK, SW1A 1BB
Frequently asked questions about Air Traffic Controller pay in London
How much does a Air Traffic Controller earn in London in 2026/27?
The average Air Traffic Controller salary in London is £75,400 per year (or £38.67 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Air Traffic Controller roles start around £60,300 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £98,000 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Air Traffic Controller in London after UK tax?
On a median Air Traffic Controller salary of £75,400 in London, your estimated net take-home pay is £4,524 per month (approx. £1,044 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 London?
A mid-level Air Traffic Controller in London earns an equivalent hourly rate of £38.67/hr (ranging from £30.92/hr for junior roles to £50.26/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £290 per day.
Is a Air Traffic Controller salary enough to live comfortably in London?
With a net monthly income of £4,524 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,850 per month in London, housing takes approximately 41% of a Air Traffic Controller's take-home pay — leaving £2,674 per month in disposable income.
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