Hourly Wage for Flight Attendant Salary in the United States

Hourly Wage for Flight Attendant Salary

How much does a Flight Attendant make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Flight Attendant in the United States is $40 as of May 01, 2023, but the range typically falls between $34 and $48. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Job Description for Flight Attendant

Flight Attendant attends to airplane passengers to ensure their safety while on the aircraft. Serves beverages and food and keeps the cabin clean for passengers' comfort. Being a Flight Attendant maintains supplies on the plane. May require an associate degree or its equivalent. Additionally, Flight Attendant typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. To be a Flight Attendant typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. Works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)... View full job description

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CPI Aerostructures, Inc. engages in the contract production of structural aircraft parts for fixed wing aircraft and helicopters in the commercial and defense markets. The company also offers aero systems, such as reconnaissance pod structures and fuel panel systems; and supplies parts for maintenance, repair, and over... More
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Flight Attendant Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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48
40

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
37
52
43
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Flight Attendant in the United States. The average hourly rate for Flight Attendant ranges from $34 to $48 with the average hourly pay of $40. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $37 to $52 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $43.
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