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Flight Attendant salary
Flight attendants ensure passenger safety and comfort during flights.
Median annual
$68,000
Median hourly
$33
Top 10% earn
$100,000+
Salary range
Bottom 10%$40,000
Median$68,000
Top 10%$100,000
Flight Attendant salary by experience level
How pay typically progresses from a first job to a senior role, modelled from the reported national pay distribution.
| Experience | Years | Annual | Hourly | vs median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry level | 0–2 years | $49,000 | $24 | -28% |
| Early career | 2–5 years | $59,700 | $29 | -12% |
| Mid career | 5–10 years | $72,100 | $35 | +6% |
| Senior / experienced | 10+ years | $87,000 | $42 | +28% |
- Entry level: Starting pay for newly qualified flight attendants, before specialisation or overtime.
- Early career: Pay rises quickly once you can work independently and take on harder assignments.
- Mid career: Most workers sit around this level, often with a specialism or a first supervisory role.
- Senior / experienced: Lead, senior or management roles, plus the highest-paying employers and locations.
Career details
Education
High school diploma plus airline training program.
Job outlook
10% growth through 2033 — air travel rebounds.
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