Air transport operatives Salary in United Kingdom
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 10,000 employees
25th percentile
£23,584
Median
£30,746
Mean
£31,409
75th percentile
£37,635
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | £23,584 |
| Median | £30,746 |
| Mean | £31,409 |
| 75th percentile | £37,635 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£536
Mean £569
Hourly
£14.61
Mean £16.31
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £536 | £569 |
| Hourly | £14.61 | £16.31 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Sector pay context
Average weekly earnings in the Transport and storage sector are £795/week. Earnings grew +4.2% over the past 12 months vs +2.9% nationally.
Source: ONS Average Weekly Earnings (EARN03), not seasonally adjusted · December 2025
Employment patterns
- 92% of Air transport operatives work full-time
- 100.0% of employees have permanent contracts
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Take-home pay estimate
£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£2,562£30,746
−Income tax
£303£3,635
−National Insurance
£121£1,454
=Take-home pay
£2,138£25,657
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
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