How much does a Flight Attendant make in Chicago, IL?

Updated Sep 14, 2021

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Experience

$40,099 /yr
Average Base Pay

24 salaries

$24K

Low

$40K

Average

$67K

High

No additional cash compensation has been reported for this role

The average salary for Flight Attendant is $40,099 per year in Chicago, IL. Salaries estimates are based on 24 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Flight Attendant employees in Chicago, IL.

Seniority Levels

L1
Flight Attendant Trainee$42,790 /yr
L2
Flight Attendant$40,099 /yr
L4
Lead Flight Attendant$42,790 /yr
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United Airlines
4.1★

United Airlines

Flight Attendant - Hourly

$29

 /hr
Range: $10 - $70
173 salaries
See 1,028 salaries from all locations

$10

$70

$10 - $70 Range

American Airlines
3.9★

American Airlines

Flight Attendant - Hourly

$31

 /hr
Range: $10 - $77
124 salaries
See 1,003 salaries from all locations

$10

$77

$10 - $77 Range

SkyWest Airlines
4★

SkyWest Airlines

Flight Attendant - Hourly

$20

 /hr
Range: $9 - $39
80 salaries
See 458 salaries from all locations

$9

$39

$9 - $39 Range

Envoy Air
3★

Envoy Air

Flight Attendant - Hourly

$21

 /hr
Range: $9 - $40
59 salaries
See 179 salaries from all locations

$9

$40

$9 - $40 Range

Spirit Airlines
3.9★

Spirit Airlines

Flight Attendant - Hourly

$22

 /hr
Range: $9 - $37
46 salaries
See 338 salaries from all locations

$9

$37

$9 - $37 Range

ExpressJet Airlines
3.6★

ExpressJet Airlines

Flight Attendant - Hourly

$22

 /hr
Range: $11 - $42
39 salaries
See 282 salaries from all locations

$11

$42

$11 - $42 Range

GoJet Airlines
3.1★

GoJet Airlines

Flight Attendant - Hourly

$20

 /hr
Range: $6 - $29
38 salaries
See 186 salaries from all locations

$6

$29

$6 - $29 Range

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Republic Airways
3.4★

Republic Airways

Flight Attendant - Hourly

$20

 /hr
Range: $8 - $31
36 salaries
See 418 salaries from all locations

$8

$31

$8 - $31 Range

Frontier Airlines
3.6★

Frontier Airlines

Flight Attendant - Hourly

$22

 /hr
Range: $8 - $31
35 salaries
See 294 salaries from all locations

$8

$31

$8 - $31 Range

Southwest Airlines
4.4★

Southwest Airlines

Flight Attendant - Hourly

$31

 /hr
Range: $16 - $56
33 salaries
See 392 salaries from all locations

$16

$56

$16 - $56 Range

Trans States
3★

Trans States

Flight Attendant - Hourly

$19

 /hr
Range: $10 - $22
15 salaries
See 89 salaries from all locations

$10

$22

$10 - $22 Range

Air Wisconsin Airlines
3★

Air Wisconsin Airlines

Flight Attendant - Hourly

$19

 /hr
Range: $8 - $29
13 salaries
See 60 salaries from all locations

$8

$29

$8 - $29 Range

United Airlines
4.1★

United Airlines

Flight Attendant - Hourly

$31

 /hr
Range: $15 - $37
5 salaries
See 1,028 salaries from all locations

$15

$37

$15 - $37 Range

Air Music
4.3★

Air Music

Flight Attendant - Hourly

$22

 /hr
Range: $14 - $34
4 salaries
See 18 salaries from all locations

$14

$34

$14 - $34 Range

United Airlines
4.1★

United Airlines

Flight Attendant - Hourly
About 

$30 -$35

 hourly
2 salaries
See 1,028 salaries from all locations

$30

$35

$30 - $35 Range

Delta Air Lines
4.4★

Delta Air Lines

Flight Attendant - Hourly
About 

$10 -$76

 hourly
2 salaries
See 768 salaries from all locations

$10

$76

$10 - $76 Range

Justice Just for Girls
3.8★

Justice Just for Girls

Flight Attendant - Hourly
About 

$10 -$11

 hourly
2 salaries
See 2 salaries from all locations

$10

$11

$10 - $11 Range

Envoy Air
3★

Envoy Air

Flight Attendant - Hourly
About 

$13 -$21

 hourly
2 salaries
See 179 salaries from all locations

$13

$21

$13 - $21 Range

Republic Airways
3.4★

Republic Airways

Flight Attendant - Hourly
About 

$19 -$30

 hourly
2 salaries
See 418 salaries from all locations

$19

$30

$19 - $30 Range

Spirit Airlines
3.9★

Spirit Airlines

Flight Attendant - Hourly
About 

$19 -$24

 hourly
2 salaries
See 338 salaries from all locations

$19

$24

$19 - $24 Range

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Flight Attendant in Chicago, IL Salaries

Job TitleLocationSalary
United Airlines Flight Attendant salaries - 173 salaries reportedChicago, IL$29/hr
American Airlines Flight Attendant salaries - 124 salaries reportedChicago, IL$31/hr
SkyWest Airlines Flight Attendant salaries - 80 salaries reportedChicago, IL$20/hr
Envoy Air Flight Attendant salaries - 59 salaries reportedChicago, IL$21/hr
Spirit Airlines Flight Attendant salaries - 46 salaries reportedChicago, IL$22/hr
ExpressJet Airlines Flight Attendant salaries - 39 salaries reportedChicago, IL$22/hr
GoJet Airlines Flight Attendant salaries - 38 salaries reportedChicago, IL$20/hr
Republic Airways Flight Attendant salaries - 36 salaries reportedChicago, IL$20/hr
Frontier Airlines Flight Attendant salaries - 35 salaries reportedChicago, IL$22/hr
Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant salaries - 33 salaries reportedChicago, IL$31/hr
Trans States Flight Attendant salaries - 15 salaries reportedChicago, IL$19/hr
Air Wisconsin Airlines Flight Attendant salaries - 13 salaries reportedChicago, IL$19/hr
United Airlines Flight Attendant salaries - 5 salaries reportedChicago, IL$31/hr
Air Music Flight Attendant salaries - 4 salaries reportedChicago, IL$22/hr
United Airlines Flight Attendant salaries - 2 salaries reportedChicago, IL$33/hr
Delta Air Lines Flight Attendant salaries - 2 salaries reportedChicago, IL$42/hr
Justice Just for Girls Flight Attendant salaries - 2 salaries reportedChicago, IL$11/hr
Envoy Air Flight Attendant salaries - 2 salaries reportedChicago, IL$17/hr
Republic Airways Flight Attendant salaries - 2 salaries reportedChicago, IL$24/hr
Spirit Airlines Flight Attendant salaries - 2 salaries reportedChicago, IL$21/hr
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Frequently asked questions about a Flight Attendant salaries

The average salary for a Flight Attendant is $40,099 per year in Chicago, IL. Salaries estimates are based on 24 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Flight Attendant employees in Chicago, IL.

The highest salary for a Flight Attendant in Chicago, IL is $67,075 per year.

The lowest salary for a Flight Attendant in Chicago, IL is $23,972 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Flight Attendant or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Flight Attendant.

Recent Salary Reports

Below are the most recent flight attendant salary reports. Employer name has been removed to protect anonymity.

$20,000
per year
A Flight Attendant reported making $20,000 per year
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3-4 years experience
Full-time
 
10000+ employees
Company - Public
$31
hourly
A Flight Attendant reported making $31 per hour
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8-10 years experience
Full-time
 
10000+ employees
Company - Public
$72
hourly
A Flight Attendant reported making $72 per hour
Additional Pay
$2k profit sharing
$3k commissions
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10+ years experience
Full-time
 
10000+ employees
Company - Public
$25
hourly
A Flight Attendant reported making $25 per hour
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3-4 years experience
Full-time
 
10000+ employees
Company - Public
$21
hourly
A Flight Attendant reported making $21 per hour
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1-2 years experience
Full-time
 
1001 to 5000 employees
Company - Public
$23
hourly
A Flight Attendant reported making $23 per hour
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3-4 years experience
Full-time
 
10000+ employees
Company - Public
$19
hourly
A Flight Attendant reported making $19 per hour
Additional Pay
$58k cash bonus
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Full-time
 
10000+ employees
Subsidiary or Business Segment
$18
hourly
An American Airlines Flight Attendant reported making $18 per hour
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10+ years experience
Part-time
 
10000+ employees
Subsidiary or Business Segment
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