What are the main factors that influence a Cabin Agent's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Cabin Agent's salary?

A Cabin Agent's salary grows with experience: starting around $35,090 for beginners, reaching about $36,441 at mid-level, and approach $37,561 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Cabin Agent?

Cabin Agent salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Cabin Agent roles are District of Columbia $38,685, California $38,538, Massachusetts $38,025. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Cabin Agent roles make?

Salaries for Cabin Agent level roles vary by specialization: Cabin Manager: $151,477; Cabin Supervisor: $81,781; Cabin Services Agent: $79,505; Cabin Cleaning Agent: $79,012; Cabin Attendant: $77,100.

How do different companies affect a Cabin Agent's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Cabin Agent roles. Large, established industry leaders like New York Police Department ($97,099) and State of New York - Metropolitan Transportation Authority ($95,962) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $75,106.

Cabin Agent Salary in the United States

How much does a Cabin Agent make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cabin Agent in the United States is $34,940 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

However, a Cabin Agent's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $42,205
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $31,318 to $38,743
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $28,021

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Cabin Agent Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$38,743	$3,229	$745	$19
Average	$34,940	$2,912	$672	$17
25th Percentile	$31,318	$2,610	$602	$15

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Key Factors That Influence Cabin Agent Salaries

A Cabin Agent's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Cabin Agent Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cabin Agent's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $35,090
Early Career (1-2 years): $35,593
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $36,441
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $37,249
Expert (over 8 years): $37,561

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Cabin Agent	$35,090
Intermediate Level Cabin Agent	$35,593
Senior Level Cabin Agent	$36,441
Specialist Level Cabin Agent	$37,249
Expert Level Cabin Agent	$37,561

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How Do Cabin Agent Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Cabin Agents. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $38,685.
California: $38,538.
Massachusetts: $38,025.

District of Columbia $38,685

California $38,538

Massachusetts $38,025

Washington $37,885

New Jersey $37,871

Alaska $37,822

Connecticut $37,340

New York $37,144

Hawaii $36,519

Rhode Island $36,225

Maryland $36,026

Minnesota $35,754

Colorado $35,649

Illinois $35,614

Oregon $35,481

Delaware $35,383

New Hampshire $35,322

Virginia $35,184

Pennsylvania $34,782

Nevada $34,580

North Dakota $34,513

Michigan $34,408

Wisconsin $34,370

Vermont $34,293

Texas $34,080

Maine $34,066

Arizona $34,045

Ohio $34,021

Georgia $33,699

Indiana $33,538

Wyoming $33,507

Utah $33,458

Iowa $33,437

Kansas $33,269

Louisiana $33,220

North Carolina $33,203

Missouri $33,196

Florida $33,060

Montana $32,986

Nebraska $32,917

Kentucky $32,878

South Carolina $32,738

Tennessee $32,651

Idaho $32,616

New Mexico $32,361

Oklahoma $32,305

Alabama $32,099

South Dakota $31,753

Arkansas $31,564

West Virginia $31,463

Mississippi $31,159

Top Paying Cities for Cabin Agents

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $44,069
San Francisco: $43,636
Oakland: $42,668

San Jose, CA $44,069

San Francisco, CA $43,636

Oakland, CA $42,668

New York, NY $40,491

Queens Village, NY $40,229

Paramus, NJ $39,950

Passaic, NJ $39,915

Bergenfield, NJ $39,880

Stamford, CT $39,828

Huntington, NY $39,793

Newark, NJ $39,565

Bridgeport, CT $39,496

New Brunswick, NJ $39,380

Vallejo, CA $39,307

Middlesex, NJ $39,286

Somerset, NJ $39,255

Petaluma, CA $39,174

Santa Cruz, CA $39,038

Boston, MA $38,968

Monterey, CA $38,793

Fairbanks, AK $38,769

Los Angeles, CA $38,702

Washington, DC $38,685

Seattle, WA $38,622

Santa Rosa, CA $38,615

Juneau, AK $38,514

Orange, CA $38,399

Anchorage, AK $38,336

Anaheim, CA $38,311

Santa Ana, CA $38,259

Nassau, NY $38,238

Long Beach, CA $38,224

Danbury, CT $38,213

Santa Maria, CA $38,095

Everett, WA $38,088

Bremerton, WA $37,916

Trenton, NJ $37,850

Sacramento, CA $37,836

San Diego, CA $37,819

Brockton, MA $37,805

Tacoma, WA $37,791

Santa Barbara, CA $37,742

Lowell, MA $37,602

New Suffolk, NY $37,588

Nashua, NH $37,546

Lompoc, CA $37,490

Ventura, CA $37,455

Stockton, CA $37,445

New Haven, CT $37,375

Atlantic City, NJ $37,284

Hartford, CT $37,207

Modesto, CA $37,190

Poughkeepsie, NY $37,113

New Britain, CT $37,095

Olympia, WA $37,046

Kennewick, WA $37,046

New London, CT $37,039

Norwich, CT $37,029

Lawrence, MA $37,011

Bakersfield, CA $36,914

Riverside, CA $36,865

New Bedford, MA $36,865

Richland, WA $36,830

Portsmouth, NH $36,802

Vineland, NJ $36,795

San Bernardino, CA $36,767

Boulder, CO $36,669

Worcester, MA $36,641

Portland, OR $36,610

Saint Paul, MN $36,568

Minneapolis, MN $36,568

Philadelphia, PA $36,519

Honolulu, HI $36,334

Springfield, MA $36,211

Providence, RI $36,208

Chicago, IL $36,106

Bellingham, WA $36,065

Baltimore, MD $36,026

Chico, CA $35,939

Wilmington, DE $35,879

Pittsfield, MA $35,844

Manchester, NH $35,778

Spokane, WA $35,624

Denver, CO $35,621

Albany, NY $35,457

Troy, NY $35,443

Schenectady, NY $35,369

Burlington, VT $35,292

Portland, ME $35,170

Salem, OR $35,142

Yakima, WA $35,135

Ann Arbor, MI $35,125

Rochester, MN $35,027

Fresno, CA $35,009

Reno, NV $35,009

Milwaukee, WI $34,978

Detroit, MI $34,943

Allentown, PA $34,933

Carson City, NV $34,929

Houston, TX $34,877

Colorado Springs, CO $34,873

Syracuse, NY $34,856

Eugene, OR $34,789

Bismarck, ND $34,747

Gary, IN $34,747

Galveston, TX $34,747

Springfield, OR $34,719

Medford, OR $34,636

Fort Collins, CO $34,622

Austin, TX $34,594

Mesa, AZ $34,520

Phoenix, AZ $34,513

Dallas, TX $34,503

Reading, PA $34,482

Saint Cloud, MN $34,468

Concord, NH $34,436

Madison, WI $34,422

Utica, NY $34,328

Raleigh, NC $34,300

Las Vegas, NV $34,297

Rochester, NY $34,272

Des Moines, IA $34,269

Atlanta, GA $34,213

Battle Creek, MI $34,202

Salt Lake City, UT $34,192

Lancaster, PA $34,139

Champaign, IL $34,132

Harrisburg, PA $34,090

Durham, NC $34,059

Kansas City, MO $34,056

Kansas City, KS $34,049

Fort Worth, TX $34,045

Boca Raton, FL $34,031

Cleveland, OH $34,028

Columbus, OH $34,021

Pittsburgh, PA $34,017

Richmond, VA $34,003

Indianapolis, IN $33,996

Cincinnati, OH $33,951

Petersburg, VA $33,898

Billings, MT $33,821

Lansing, MI $33,821

Huntsville, AL $33,821

Lebanon, PA $33,818

Dayton, OH $33,814

Pueblo, CO $33,814

Appleton, WI $33,804

Buffalo, NY $33,790

Racine, WI $33,773

Charlotte, NC $33,769

Saint Louis, MO $33,759

Springfield, IL $33,745

Elkhart, IN $33,738

York, PA $33,738

Gastonia, NC $33,734

Benton Harbor, MI $33,734

Beaumont, TX $33,713

Lorain, OH $33,706

Toledo, OH $33,692

Binghamton, NY $33,675

Rock Hill, SC $33,671

Rockford, IL $33,654

Fargo, ND $33,636

Elyria, OH $33,636

Flagstaff, AZ $33,612

Fort Lauderdale, FL $33,591

Miami, FL $33,570

Duluth, MN $33,514

Bangor, ME $33,469

Cedar Rapids, IA $33,430

Louisville, KY $33,413

Grand Rapids, MI $33,406

Hialeah, FL $33,402

Casper, WY $33,353

Scranton, PA $33,311

New Orleans, LA $33,301

Virginia Beach, VA $33,297

Akron, OH $33,280

Peoria, IL $33,234

Sarasota, FL $33,227

Green Bay, WI $33,203

Baton Rouge, LA $33,186

Charleston, SC $33,179

Nashville, TN $33,168

Jamestown, NY $33,161

Davenport, IA $33,161

Tucson, AZ $33,144

Cheyenne, WY $33,133

Saint Petersburg, FL $33,123

Tampa, FL $33,116

Omaha, NE $33,109

Port Arthur, TX $33,095

Evansville, IN $33,095

Bradenton, FL $33,081

Santa Fe, NM $33,018

Orlando, FL $32,983

Clearwater, FL $32,944

Canton, OH $32,871

La Crosse, WI $32,871

Grand Forks, ND $32,861

Albuquerque, NM $32,850

Tulsa, OK $32,850

Newport News, VA $32,847

High Point, NC $32,836

Ogden, UT $32,822

Corpus Christi, TX $32,794

Laramie, WY $32,773

Norfolk, VA $32,773

Rock Island, IL $32,752

Saginaw, MI $32,745

Jacksonville, FL $32,742

Salisbury, NC $32,735

Memphis, TN $32,728

Moline, IL $32,710

Fort Myers, FL $32,700

Waterloo, IA $32,654

Spartanburg, SC $32,620

Lincoln, NE $32,602

Fort Wayne, IN $32,595

Birmingham, AL $32,557

Cedar Falls, IA $32,550

Provo, UT $32,546

Springfield, OH $32,543

San Antonio, TX $32,536

Greensboro, NC $32,522

South Bend, IN $32,518

Winston Salem, NC $32,515

Boise, ID $32,504

Savannah, GA $32,480

Muskegon, MI $32,417

Lima, OH $32,375

Lake Charles, LA $32,361

Anderson, IN $32,354

Lexington, KY $32,343

Augusta, GA $32,333

Greenville, SC $32,333

Wichita, KS $32,302

Tuscaloosa, AL $32,302

Columbia, SC $32,270

Bloomington, IN $32,183

Roanoke, VA $32,162

Asheville, NC $32,116

Knoxville, TN $32,057

Shreveport, LA $32,053

Wilmington, NC $32,008

Frankfort, KY $31,942

Oklahoma City, OK $31,917

Chillicothe, OH $31,903

Longview, TX $31,900

Topeka, KS $31,889

Mobile, AL $31,837

Terre Haute, IN $31,823

Erie, PA $31,819

Altoona, PA $31,802

Melbourne, FL $31,791

Amarillo, TX $31,777

Killeen, TX $31,767

Fayetteville, AR $31,739

Sioux Falls, SD $31,715

Chattanooga, TN $31,694

Idaho Falls, ID $31,690

Gainesville, FL $31,617

Portsmouth, OH $31,599

Little Rock, AR $31,592

Lynchburg, VA $31,592

Lafayette, LA $31,578

Youngstown, OH $31,578

Temple, TX $31,564

Daytona Beach, FL $31,557

Clarksville, TN $31,554

Pensacola, FL $31,550

Hopkinsville, KY $31,446

Charleston, WV $31,442

Florence, SC $31,425

Sioux City, IA $31,404

Macon, GA $31,302

Tallahassee, FL $31,299

Fayetteville, NC $31,292

Waco, TX $31,285

Wichita Falls, TX $31,285

Pine Bluff, AR $31,271

Vincennes, IN $31,204

Lubbock, TX $31,190

Great Falls, MT $31,170

Alamogordo, NM $31,166

Abilene, TX $31,138

Rapid City, SD $31,093

Monroe, LA $31,093

Albany, GA $31,072

Huntington, WV $31,068

Jackson, MS $31,065

Greenville, MS $31,061

Parkersburg, WV $31,026

Montgomery, AL $31,019

Johnstown, PA $31,012

Springfield, MO $30,984

Biloxi, MS $30,967

Sumter, SC $30,894

Columbus, GA $30,890

Twin Falls, ID $30,869

Pascagoula, MS $30,824

Kingsport, TN $30,733

Gulfport, MS $30,722

Alexandria, LA $30,607

Fort Smith, AR $30,520

El Paso, TX $30,425

Helena, MT $30,380

Las Cruces, NM $30,268

Harlingen, TX $30,170

Pocatello, ID $30,139

Florence, AL $30,128

Brownsville, TX $30,121

Dothan, AL $30,065

Mcallen, TX $30,048

Columbus, MS $29,789

Altus, OK $29,629

Lawton, OK $29,562

Pierre, SD $29,437

What Skills Can Increase a Cabin Agent's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Planning (Mentioned in 16.79% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
Geriatrics (Mentioned in 3.22% Job Postings): Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, is a medical specialty focused on providing care for the unique health needs of older adults. The term geriatrics originates from the Greek geron meaning "old man", and iatros meaning "healer".
Activity Planning (Mentioned in 1.23% Job Postings): Produce a detailed schedule showing which staff carry out each activity; produce a detailed plan against which actual achievement may be measured; produce timed cash flow forecast; replan the project during its life to correct drift from the target.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Planning	16.79%
Geriatrics	3.22%
Activity Planning	1.23%

What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Cabin Agent's salary.

Verbal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Communication Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Verbal Communication	$39,132	12%
Communication Skills	$38,084	9%
Commitment	$37,735	8%
Microsoft Office	$37,735	8%
Leadership	$37,385	7%
Therapeutic Recreation	$37,385	7%

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How Education impacts a Cabin Agent's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Cabin Agents enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Cabin Agent with a Associate's Degree is between $34,819 and $37,156).

Cabin Agent Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Cabin Agent

No Diploma 1.2%

High School 41.0%

Associates 13.0%

Bachelors 41.6%

Masters 2.5%

Doctorate 0.6%

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Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	1.2%
High School	41.0%
Associates	13.0%
Bachelors	41.6%
Masters	2.5%
Doctorate	0.6%

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Cabin Agent Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cabin Agent's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$31,318

Average $34,940/year

$38,743

$2,610

Average $2,912/month

$3,229

$602

Average $672/week

$745

$15

Average $17/hour

$19

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$38,743	$3,229	$745	$19
Average	$34,940	$2,912	$672	$17
25th Percentile	$31,318	$2,610	$602	$15

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Salary Trends for Cabin Agent

Salaries for a Cabin Agent can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $48,724 in 2023 to around $49,004 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Cabin Agent salary trends, .

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$48,724

2024

$49,194

2025

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