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Flight attendant salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$29.67
Average $29.67
Low $17.24
High $51.08

The average salary for a flight attendant is $29.67 per hour in the United States. 686 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 26, 2026).

Flight Attendant job openings in United States

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Cabin Cleaning Attendant
Birch Trail Resort
Minocqua, WI
$30 - $40 an hour
Part-time
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Flight Attendant in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
The Structures Company, LLC
 
$224,640per year
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Everts Air
 
$197,600per year
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Clay Lacy Aviation
 
$171,160per year
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Visa
 
$167,950per year
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BAE Systems USA
 
$159,429per year
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Executive Jet Management
 
$157,396per year
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Highest paying cities for Flight Attendants near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $39.30 per hour
  2. Seattle, WA
    $37.30 per hour
  3. Dallas, TX
    $35.84 per hour
  4. Atlanta, GA
    $35.78 per hour
  5. Chicago, IL
    $33.53 per hour

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