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Salary Details for a Flight Attendant at American Airlines

Updated May 29, 2023

Total Pay Estimate & Range

Total Pay Range
$42K - $62K/yr
Base Pay
$36K - $51K/yr
Additional Pay
$6K - $12K/yr

$51K

/yr
$42K$62K
Most Likely Range
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The estimated total pay for a Flight Attendant at American Airlines is $50,764 per year. This number represents the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated base pay is $42,446 per year. The estimated additional pay is $8,318 per year. Additional pay could include bonus, stock, commission, profit sharing or tips. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $42K-$62K/yr?

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Total Pay Breakdown

$50,764

Total Pay

Pay TypePay EstimateMost Likely Range% of Total Pay
Base Pay
$42,446/yr$36K - $51K83.6%
Commission
$6,278/yr$5K - $9K12.4%
Profit Sharing
$2,041/yr$2K - $3K4%

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Hello all, I’m a recent graduate of masters and currently have 2 offers in my hand. 1) One with CITI Bank with 100k salary and no sign on bonus and as it is in my home town as I stay with my family needs no relocation bonus required. 2) This is with American Airlines in Dallas Fort Worth which offered 100k + 10k bonus + 18k relocation bonus (required) Which ofer should I consider given I’m a new graduate and this is going to be my first job. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

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May 26, 2023

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$72,000/yr

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1-3 years
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$72K

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$66,000/yr

$66K

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$0

1-3 years
May 24, 2023
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1-3 years

$66K

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$0

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May 24, 2023

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Dallas, TX

$45K - $51K/yr
4-6 years
May 20, 2023
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4-6 years

Dallas, TX

May 20, 2023

Flight Attendant

Chicago, IL

$67,000/yr

$67K

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$0

4-6 years
May 19, 2023
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4-6 years

$67K

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$0

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May 19, 2023

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Miami, FL

$74,000/yr

$74K

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$0

4-6 years
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4-6 years

$74K

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Miami, FL

May 18, 2023

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The average salary for a Flight Attendant is $40,734 per year in United States, which is 19% lower than the average American Airlines salary of $50,764 per year for this job.

The salary trajectory of a Flight Attendant ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $37,716 per year and goes up to $40,734 per year for the highest level of seniority.

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