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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

$29.63
Average $29.63
Low $17.21
High $51.03

The average salary for a flight attendant is $29.63 per hour in the United States. 685 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 14, 2026).

Flight Attendant job openings in United States

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Helicopter Flight Line Crew - ...
MyFlight Tours
Saint Ignace, MI
From $140 a day
Full-time
4 days 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
 
$170,045per 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. Atlanta, GA
    $35.96 per hour
  3. Dallas, TX
    $35.60 per hour
  4. Chicago, IL
    $33.70 per hour
  5. San Francisco, CA
    $32.16 per hour

Where can a Flight Attendant earn more?

Compare salaries for Flight Attendants in different locations
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Senior Flight Attendant

Job openings
Average $61,779 per year