As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Airline Captain in London, UK is £76,044, with an hourly rate of £37, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £66,223 to £86,828, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £66,223
50TH(Median)   £76,044
75TH   £86,828
Airline Captain Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Airline Captain Salary £66,223 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Airline Captain Salary £76,044 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Airline Captain Salary £86,828 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Airline Captain Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Airline Captain salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Airline Captain is about £76,044 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £37, a monthly salary of about £6,337, and a weekly pay of around £1,462. Click the switch button below to see more details about Airline Captain hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Airline Captains Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An Airline Captain's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £66,663 - £72,820, while Intermediate make £67,543 - £73,553, Senior earn £68,422 - £74,285, Specialist earn £71,207 - £76,849, Expert can reach £76,366 - £82,643 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Airline Captain £70,914
Intermediate Level Airline Captain £71,647
Senior Level Airline Captain £72,380
Specialist Level Airline Captain £75,018
Expert Level Airline Captain £80,390
£70,914 0 yr
£71,647 < 2 yrs
£72,380 2-4 yrs
£75,018 5-8 yrs
£80,390 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 7%
Intermediate Level 6%
Senior Level 5%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 6%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Airline Captain?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Airline Captain are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £76,044 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £70,935, and Manchester pays around £67,493 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Ship Captain or Airline Captain?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Ship Captain makes less than an Airline Captain. An Ship Captain earns an average annual salary of £54,669. And an Airline Captain earns an average annual salary of £70,412.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Ship Captain London, UK
£44,402
£63,191

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