Air Traffic Controller salary in Sheffield
The average Air Traffic Controller salary in Sheffield is £61,800 per year (£3,867/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £31.69/hr).
≈ £3,257 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £25.33/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Air Traffic Controller in Sheffield (0–2 years experience).
≈ £3,867 / month after tax
Hourly: £31.69/hr • Daily: £238/day
Market median for an established Air Traffic Controller in Sheffield (2–5 years experience).
≈ £4,761 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £41.18/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Air Traffic Controller specialists in Sheffield (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Sheffield
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Air Traffic Controller earning £61,800 takes home £3,867 net per month (or £892/week).
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Live Air Traffic Controller jobs in Sheffield
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Primary Care Key Account Manager
£26,814IQVIA • Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2GD
M and E Project Manager
£45,000VERTEC SERVICES Ltd • Heeley, Sheffield, S8 9FR
Motor Vehicle Technician - Renault
£45,000Stoneacre • Walkley, Sheffield, S6 2FU
Kitchen Assistant
£28,490Bupa • Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 9PY
Mixed Associate Dentist
£130,000Medmatch • Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2GD
Support and Early Interventions Officer
£13,374Victim Support • Hackenthorpe, Sheffield, S12 4PQ
Frequently asked questions about Air Traffic Controller pay in Sheffield
How much does a Air Traffic Controller earn in Sheffield in 2026/27?
The average Air Traffic Controller salary in Sheffield is £61,800 per year (or £31.69 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Air Traffic Controller roles start around £49,400 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £80,300 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Air Traffic Controller in Sheffield after UK tax?
On a median Air Traffic Controller salary of £61,800 in Sheffield, your estimated net take-home pay is £3,867 per month (approx. £892 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 Sheffield?
A mid-level Air Traffic Controller in Sheffield earns an equivalent hourly rate of £31.69/hr (ranging from £25.33/hr for junior roles to £41.18/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £238 per day.
Is a Air Traffic Controller salary enough to live comfortably in Sheffield?
With a net monthly income of £3,867 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £890 per month in Sheffield, housing takes approximately 23% of a Air Traffic Controller's take-home pay — leaving £2,977 per month in disposable income.
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