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Salary
What people earn in aviation depends on the airline, the role, the base and experience. Start here for an overview, then open the detailed guide for the role you are interested in.
Overview
A monthly base amount set by the employer for the role and grade.
Flying roles usually add allowances linked to hours flown and time away from base, so monthly totals vary.
Pay generally rises with seniority, and differs between domestic and international operations.
This is a general description, not a quotation. Each airline publishes its own terms, and salaries are always set by the employer.
Role guides
Each role has its own full guide.
How cabin crew pay is structured in India, from a first posting through to senior crew.
Awaiting confirmation from Neerja: cabin crew salary figures for India, each with the source it came from and the date it was checked.
Read the Cabin Crew Salary GuideAir hostess pay follows the cabin crew pay structure. This guide answers the questions most often asked under that name.
Awaiting confirmation from Neerja: air hostess salary figures for India, each with the source it came from and the date it was checked.
Read the Air Hostess Salary GuideAirline-wise
A side-by-side view of cabin crew pay by airline. The airlines listed are those named in our placement record.
| Airline | Role | Monthly pay range | Source | Checked on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 IndiGoIndiGo salary guide |
Cabin crew | To be added | To be added | To be added |
 Air India |
Cabin crew | To be added | To be added | To be added |
 Air India Express |
Cabin crew | To be added | To be added | To be added |
 Akasa Air |
Cabin crew | To be added | To be added | To be added |
 SpiceJet |
Cabin crew | To be added | To be added | To be added |
 Air Arabia |
Cabin crew | To be added | To be added | To be added |
 Etihad |
Cabin crew | To be added | To be added | To be added |
Awaiting confirmation from Neerja: a pay range for each airline with a named source (for example the airline's own careers page or an offer letter shared with consent) and the date it was checked. Rows without a source will be removed before launch.
Careers
What the role involves and who it suits.
Read more: Cabin crew careerThe same role, under its everyday name.
Read more: Air hostess careerPassenger handling at the terminal.
Read more: Ground staff careerWorking towards Gulf carriers.
Read more: Kerala-to-Gulf pathwaysQuestions
Cannot find what you need? Our counsellors are happy to help.
Talk to a CounsellorIt depends on the airline, the base and your experience, and the total usually combines a fixed salary with flying allowances. See the cabin crew salary guide for the detailed breakdown.
No. Air hostess is another name for a female cabin crew member, and pay is set by the role and the airline. See the air hostess salary guide.
Pay structures differ between countries and airlines, and often include allowances and accommodation that are not directly comparable. Always check the figures an airline publishes for the role you are applying to.
We only publish salary figures that carry a source and a date. Where those have not been supplied yet, we show a placeholder instead of an estimate.
No. Salaries are set by employers. Neerja provides training and placement assistance, and does not promise a job or a pay level.
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