Air Traffic Controller salary in Newcastle
The average Air Traffic Controller salary in Newcastle is £61,100 per year (£3,833/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £31.33/hr).
≈ £3,227 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £25.08/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Air Traffic Controller in Newcastle (0–2 years experience).
≈ £3,833 / month after tax
Hourly: £31.33/hr • Daily: £235/day
Market median for an established Air Traffic Controller in Newcastle (2–5 years experience).
≈ £4,717 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £40.72/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Air Traffic Controller specialists in Newcastle (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Newcastle
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Air Traffic Controller earning £61,100 takes home £3,833 net per month (or £885/week).
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Live Air Traffic Controller jobs in Newcastle
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1:1 Tutor
£62,400Vision for Education • Shieldfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 8DX
Senior Care Assistant - Bank
£28,080Akari Care • Palmersville, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9EW
Warehouse Operative Days
£29,328The Job People • Knutton, Newcastle, ST5 9QD
Accounts Team - Future Opportunities
£40,257Seriös Group • Byker, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2HL
Damp and Mould Diagnostic Officer
£34,107Aspire Housing • Porthill, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0QY
Executive Administrative Assistant
£26,521RECOVERY CONNECTIONS • Fenham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 9LE
Frequently asked questions about Air Traffic Controller pay in Newcastle
How much does a Air Traffic Controller earn in Newcastle in 2026/27?
The average Air Traffic Controller salary in Newcastle is £61,100 per year (or £31.33 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Air Traffic Controller roles start around £48,900 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £79,400 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Air Traffic Controller in Newcastle after UK tax?
On a median Air Traffic Controller salary of £61,100 in Newcastle, your estimated net take-home pay is £3,833 per month (approx. £885 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 Newcastle?
A mid-level Air Traffic Controller in Newcastle earns an equivalent hourly rate of £31.33/hr (ranging from £25.08/hr for junior roles to £40.72/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £235 per day.
Is a Air Traffic Controller salary enough to live comfortably in Newcastle?
With a net monthly income of £3,833 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £880 per month in Newcastle, housing takes approximately 23% of a Air Traffic Controller's take-home pay — leaving £2,953 per month in disposable income.
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