Reserve Flight Attendant Salary in the United States

How much does a Reserve Flight Attendant make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Reserve Flight Attendant in the United States is $40,182 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

However, a Reserve Flight Attendant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $46,930
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,767 to $43,715
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,658
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Reserve Flight Attendant Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $43,715 $3,643 $841 $21
Average $40,182 $3,349 $773 $19
25th Percentile $36,767 $3,064 $707 $18
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Key Factors That Influence Reserve Flight Attendant Salaries

A Reserve Flight Attendant'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 Reserve Flight Attendant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Reserve Flight Attendant'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): $39,850
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $39,945
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $41,182
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $42,794
  • Expert (over 8 years): $42,909
Levels Salary
Entry Level Reserve Flight Attendant$39,850
Intermediate Level Reserve Flight Attendant$39,945
Senior Level Reserve Flight Attendant$41,182
Specialist Level Reserve Flight Attendant$42,794
Expert Level Reserve Flight Attendant$42,909
$39,850 0 yr
$39,945 < 2 yrs
$41,182 2-4 yrs
$42,794 5-8 yrs
$42,909 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Reserve Flight Attendants

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: $50,682
  • San Francisco: $50,184
  • Oakland: $49,071

What Skills Can Increase a Reserve Flight Attendant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 17.37% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.77% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Telemarketing (Mentioned in 1.24% Job Postings): Telemarketing (sometimes known as inside sales, or telesales in the UK and Ireland) is a method of direct marketing in which a salesperson solicits prospective customers to buy products or services, either over the phone or through a subsequent face to face or Web conferencing appointment scheduled during the call. Telemarketing can also include recorded sales pitches programmed to be played over the phone via automatic dialing. Telemarketing is defined as contacting, qualifying, and canvassing prospective customers using telecommunications devices such as telephone, fax, and internet. It does not include direct mail marketing.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 17.37%
Microsoft Office 1.77%
Telemarketing 1.24%
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 Reserve Flight Attendant's salary.
  • Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Goal Oriented: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Flexibility
$47,817
19%
Leadership
$43,397
8%
Goal Oriented
$43,397
8%
Consulting Services
$42,593
6%
Service Design
$42,192
5%
Coaching
$41,790
4%
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How Education impacts a Reserve Flight Attendant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Reserve Flight Attendants enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Reserve Flight Attendant with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $38,855 and $41,697).

Reserve Flight Attendant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Reserve Flight Attendant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.0%
High School 41.4%
Associates 18.5%
Bachelors 33.3%
Masters 4.8%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Reserve Flight Attendant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Reserve Flight Attendant'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

Salary Trends for Reserve Flight Attendant

Salaries for a Reserve Flight Attendant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $39,806 in 2023 to around $38,382 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Reserve Flight Attendant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Reserve Flight Attendant Over Time

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2023
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2024
$38,795
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2024 $38,795
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