Salary guide
Aircraft Service Attendant Salary & Pay Scale (2026)
What aircraft service attendants earn per year, per hour and per month, with the full percentile range, the factors that move pay and how to earn more.
The median aircraft service attendant salary in the U.S. is $40,450 per year, or $19.45 per hour, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for May 2025. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $33,830, while the top 10% earned more than $57,610.
Pay data: BLS OEWS, May 2025 · Outlook: BLS 2025–35 · Checked October 15, 2026
Aircraft Service Attendant pay scale
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly* | What it usually reflects |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $33,830 | $16.26 | Typical for new workers, part-time markets and lower-paying settings |
| 25th percentile | $35,740 | $17.18 | Early career, a year or two of experience |
| Median (50th) | $40,450 | $19.45 | Mid-career: half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,830 | $22.51 | Experienced workers, specialists and higher-paying employers |
| 90th percentile | $57,610 | $27.70 | Top earners: senior, specialized, supervisory or high-cost areas |
*Hourly figures are annual wages divided by 2,080 hours. Percentile descriptions are general patterns, not guarantees.
Monthly and biweekly pay
| Pay period | At 25th percentile | At median | At 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per year | $35,740 | $40,450 | $46,830 |
| Per month | $2,978 | $3,371 | $3,903 |
| Every two weeks | $1,375 | $1,556 | $1,801 |
| Per week | $687 | $778 | $901 |
Gross pay before taxes and deductions.
What affects aircraft service attendant pay
- Licenses and endorsements (CDL Class A, hazmat, tanker)
- Overtime and peak-season premium pay
- Long-haul versus local routes
- Equipment certifications and safety record
- Geography and cost of living: metropolitan areas and some states pay well above the national median
How to earn more as an aircraft service attendant
- Get credentialed: NATA Safety 1st, Fuel quality training, Airport driving permit.
- Build specialty experience: Lead.
- Move up: roles such as line supervisor and aircraft mechanic or fbo manager typically pay more.
- Negotiate: research local pay and use our salary negotiation guide.
Aircraft Service Attendant pay vs. related careers
Job outlook
BLS projects employment of aircraft service attendants to change by +5.6% from 2025–35, faster than average compared with the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 4,000 openings are projected each year, on average, including openings to replace workers who retire or change occupations.
About this data
Figures come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey (May 2025), which covers wage and salary workers nationwide under SOC code 53-6032 (“Aircraft service attendants”). Wages exclude self-employment income, overtime and most bonuses unless they are part of regular pay. We refresh these numbers when BLS releases new estimates each spring.
Aircraft Service Attendant salary FAQ
How much does an aircraft service attendant make per hour?
The median hourly wage for aircraft service attendants was $19.45 in May 2025 (BLS). Hourly pay for the lowest 10% was about $16.26 and the top 10% earned about $27.70 or more.
How much does an aircraft service attendant make a month?
At the median annual wage of $40,450, that works out to about $3,371 per month before taxes, or about $1,556 every two weeks.
What is the starting salary for an aircraft service attendant?
New aircraft service attendants often start near the lower end of the range. The 10th percentile was $33,830 and the 25th percentile was $35,740 per year in May 2025. Starting pay depends on location, employer and credentials.
How can aircraft service attendants earn more?
Common ways include earning NATA Safety 1st and Fuel quality training, gaining specialty experience, taking shifts or roles with premium pay, and moving up the career ladder to roles such as line supervisor.
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, SOC 53-6032 (Aircraft service attendants).
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS Employment Projections, Table 1.2 (2025–35).
- O*NET OnLine summary for Aircraft service attendants (U.S. Department of Labor).
- BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Reviewed by the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team. Pay figures are national estimates; local pay varies. See our editorial policy.