Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers vs Data analysts Salary (2025)

How do Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers and Data analysts salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers earns £75,588 more per year (196% higher)
vs

Data analysts

£38,561
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricAircraft pilots and air traffic controllersData analystsDifference
Median Annual£114,149£38,561+£75,588
Mean Annual£121,251£42,104+£79,147
Monthly£9,512£3,213+£6,299
Weekly£2,195£742+£1,453
Hourly£54.88£18.54+£36.34

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileAircraft pilots and air traffic controllersData analysts
10th (Entry)£61,990£26,737
25th£81,307£31,146
50th (Median)£114,149£38,561
75th£141,538£48,110
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers or a Data analysts?
A Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers earns more. The median salary for a Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers is £114,149, whilst a Data analysts earns £38,561 — a difference of £75,588 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers and a Data analysts?
The difference is £75,588 per year. Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers or a Data analysts?
From a salary perspective, Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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