For good or for bad, there is something about human nature that makes us wonder what other people are earning. One of the most loved questions is, how much does a flight attendant make? 

There is no definite answer to this question as incomes will vary based on company and based on the location of the flight attendant. Obviously flight attendants are all over the place but location means their home base.

The average income for USA flight attendant is around 38,000 dollars. Flight attendants in Los Angeles will earn closer to the 42,000 dollar mark.

American Airlines and United Airlines

Flight attendants for American Airlines and United Airlines according to surveys earn around the 30 dollars an hour mark. This is the same for Delta Airlines. While the validity of these surveys are not to be taken as pure fact, they are however a good indicator. Surprisingly, they indicate that a Jet Blue flight attendant earns closer to the 25 dollars an hour.

It must be noted that experience is a huge factor in determining the salary of a flight attendant. More experienced flight attendants could expect to earn considerably more than those with relatively no experience.

A flight attendant with more than 10 years of experience can earn between 50,000 and 70,000 dollars. This is in contrast to attendants with no experience that could be earning closer to the 20,000 dollar mark.

A high school diploma is the minimum educational requirement for a flight attendant job with job openings quite frequent. The upside of the industry is that very often eligible candidates will be fully trained by the Airline that is willing to take them on as an employee.

It has also been said that the flight attendant job sector will shrink in the upcoming years. This is no doubt, thanks to passengers that are looking for a cheaper way to travel.

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