Air Traffic Controller salary in Manchester
The average Air Traffic Controller salary in Manchester 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 Manchester (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 Manchester (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 Manchester (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Manchester
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 Manchester
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Meetings & Events Team Member - Christmas Temp
£16,640Village Hotels • Cheadle, Greater Manchester, SK8 2DP
Employment Law Specialist
£42,874Together • Cheadle, Greater Manchester, SK8 2DP
Eyewear Area Sales Representative
£40,000Zest Business Group • Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 2BS
Corporate Associate / Solicitor
£58,517K3 Advisory Group • Hulme, Manchester, M2 5NT
Corporate Paralegal
£31,457K3 Advisory Group • Hulme, Manchester, M2 5NT
Merchandising Administration Assistant
£34,347Castore • Hulme, Manchester, M2 5WR
Frequently asked questions about Air Traffic Controller pay in Manchester
How much does a Air Traffic Controller earn in Manchester in 2026/27?
The average Air Traffic Controller salary in Manchester 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 Manchester after UK tax?
On a median Air Traffic Controller salary of £65,000 in Manchester, 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 Manchester?
A mid-level Air Traffic Controller in Manchester 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 Manchester?
With a net monthly income of £4,021 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,150 per month in Manchester, housing takes approximately 29% of a Air Traffic Controller's take-home pay — leaving £2,871 per month in disposable income.
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