As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Airline Pilot in the United Kingdom is £59,501, with an hourly rate of £29, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £51,001 to £69,301, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £51,001
50TH(Median)   £59,501
75TH   £69,301
Airline Pilot Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Airline Pilot Salary £51,001 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Airline Pilot Salary £59,501 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Airline Pilot Salary £69,301 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Airline Pilot salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Airline Pilot is about £59,501 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £29, a monthly salary of about £4,958, and a weekly pay of around £1,144. Click the switch button below to see more details about Airline Pilot hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

An Airline Pilot's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £52,143 - £57,344, while Intermediate make £52,904 - £57,979, Senior earn £54,300 - £59,247, Specialist earn £56,329 - £61,256, Expert can reach £59,501 - £65,059 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Airline Pilot £55,695
Intermediate Level Airline Pilot £56,329
Senior Level Airline Pilot £57,598
Specialist Level Airline Pilot £59,501
Expert Level Airline Pilot £63,158
£55,695 0 yr
£56,329 < 2 yrs
£57,598 2-4 yrs
£59,501 5-8 yrs
£63,158 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 6%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 0%
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 Pilot?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Airline Pilot are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £64,261 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £59,943, and Manchester pays around £57,035 annually.

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