Flight Attendant Salary
Flight Attendants earn a median $63,580 a year nationally. Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
U.S. median
$63,580
$30.57 per hour
Range
$35,110 – $136,430
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
131,650
across the U.S.
Flight Attendant take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$53,267
per year · effective tax rate 16.2%
$4,439Monthly
$2,219Twice a month
$2,049Every 2 weeks
$25.61Hourly
- Federal income tax$5,450
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,942
- Medicare (1.45%)$922
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$53,267
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,110 | $16.88 | $30,391 |
| 25th percentile | $51,760 | $24.88 | $43,769 |
| Median (50th) | $63,580 | $30.57 | $53,267 |
| 75th percentile | $95,640 | $45.98 | $76,113 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $136,430 | $65.59 | $104,516 |
Best cities for flight attendants (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $127,740 | $92,080 | $81,803 | 18,030 |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA | $89,430 | $66,494 | $57,514 | 4,420 |
| 3 | Charlotte, NC | $64,890 | $52,239 | $53,662 | 1,440 |
| 4 | Los Angeles, CA | $79,390 | $60,495 | $53,269 | 10,080 |
| 5 | Tampa, FL | $60,840 | $51,065 | $50,614 | 510 |
| 6 | Dallas, TX | $61,100 | $51,274 | $49,737 | 7,680 |
| 7 | Orlando, FL | $59,400 | $49,908 | $49,210 | 3,410 |
| 8 | Phoenix, AZ | $61,780 | $50,484 | $48,864 | 4,510 |
| 9 | Chicago, IL | $62,120 | $49,163 | $47,457 | 9,240 |
| 10 | Minneapolis, MN | $61,230 | $48,738 | $46,496 | 4,060 |
| 11 | Washington, DC | $63,580 | $50,580 | $46,453 | 3,750 |
| 12 | Denver, CO | $59,500 | $48,079 | $45,451 | 6,930 |
| 13 | Boston, MA | $61,510 | $48,748 | $45,026 | 4,310 |
| 14 | Portland, OR | $61,480 | $47,029 | $44,611 | 950 |
| 15 | Las Vegas, NV | $51,800 | $43,801 | $43,707 | 3,960 |
| 16 | Miami, FL | $47,320 | $40,202 | $35,217 | 8,100 |
| 17 | Philadelphia, PA | $39,520 | $32,721 | $31,906 | 1,810 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $127,740
- San Francisco, CA — $89,430
- Los Angeles, CA — $79,390
- Charlotte, NC — $64,890
- Washington, DC — $63,580
- Chicago, IL — $62,120
- Phoenix, AZ — $61,780
- Boston, MA — $61,510
- Portland, OR — $61,480
- Minneapolis, MN — $61,230
- Dallas, TX — $61,100
- Tampa, FL — $60,840
- Denver, CO — $59,500
- Orlando, FL — $59,400
- Las Vegas, NV — $51,800
Flight Attendant salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $126,650 | $91,399 | $52,430 – $163,750 | 12,060 |
| Utah | $82,730 | $64,274 | $49,830 – $133,230 | 2,490 |
| California | $82,170 | $62,156 | $48,130 – $129,290 | 15,840 |
| Georgia | $78,320 | $60,486 | $62,410 – $127,390 | — |
| Connecticut | $78,180 | $61,105 | $53,990 – $134,050 | 250 |
| Washington | $74,090 | $60,952 | $48,050 – $135,320 | — |
| Michigan | $62,490 | $49,986 | $61,270 – $129,070 | — |
| Ohio | $62,440 | $51,416 | $26,590 – $95,510 | 990 |
| Idaho | $62,200 | $49,969 | $62,200 – $130,060 | — |
| Illinois | $62,120 | $49,163 | $40,040 – $98,810 | 9,350 |
| Arizona | $61,780 | $50,484 | $32,390 – $81,860 | 4,590 |
| Massachusetts | $61,510 | $48,748 | $31,730 – $99,390 | 4,390 |
| Oregon | $61,480 | $47,029 | $30,930 – $96,790 | 980 |
| Minnesota | $61,230 | $48,738 | $30,010 – $96,710 | 4,050 |
| Colorado | $59,500 | $48,079 | $31,510 – $95,640 | 7,110 |
| Texas | $58,220 | $48,960 | $28,800 – $77,740 | 13,470 |
| Nevada | $51,800 | $43,801 | $31,120 – $75,130 | 4,040 |
| Florida | $47,320 | $40,202 | $27,790 – $90,260 | 13,220 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,520 | $32,721 | $25,960 – $65,370 | 2,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a flight attendant make?
The national median salary for flight attendants is $63,580 a year ($30.57 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,110 and the top 10% earn over $136,430. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays flight attendants the most?
New York has the highest median pay at $126,650. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many flight attendants are there in the U.S.?
About 131,650 people work as flight attendants nationwide.