Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant Salary in the United States

How much does a Flight Attendant make at companies like Southwest Airlines in the United States? The average salary for Flight Attendant at companies like Southwest Airlines in the United States is $84,178 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $71,608 and $100,050. Salary ranges 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.  View the Cost of Living in Major Cities

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What does a Flight Attendant do at companies like Southwest Airlines?

Flight attendants or cabin crew (also known as stewards/stewardesses, air hosts/hostesses, cabin attendants) are members of an aircrew employed by airlines primarily to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers aboard commercial flights, on select business jet aircraft, and on some military aircraft....

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$71,608 Low Average $84,178 High $100,050

Understand the total compensation opportunity for Flight Attendant at companies like Southwest Airlines, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
$71,608
$100,050
$84,178

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
$77,090
$109,879
$90,683
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for Flight Attendant in companies like Southwest Airlines in the United States. The base salary for Flight Attendant in companies like Southwest Airlines range from $71,608 to $100,050 with the average base salary of $84,178. The total cash compensation, which includes bonus, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $77,090 to $109,879 with the average total cash compensation of $90,683.
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