How much does a ship pilot make in the United Kingdom?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is £3,118 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,538
- Equals
- $49,260
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $105,000 |
| 2. United States | $92,460 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $85,340 |
| 16. Sweden estimate | $50,200 |
| 17. United Kingdom estimate | $49,260 |
| 18. Italy estimate | $45,120 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $456 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineer£39,870
- Airline pilot£82,750
- Air traffic controller£82,750
- Air traffic safety technician£35,570
- Wind technician£28,210
- Technical aide£40,260
- Electrical technician£35,130
- Electronics engineering technician£35,130
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ship pilot make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £3,118 a month, £37,410 a year.
How much does a ship pilot make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £28,640 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £47,800.
Which country pays a ship pilot the most?
United States, with a median of $92,460 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a ship pilot make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $92,460 a year against $49,260 in the United Kingdom, 1.9 times more.
Who makes more, a ship pilot or a chief engineer?
A chief engineer: £39,870 a year against £37,410 for a ship pilot, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate