Find out what the average Flight Attendant salary is The average flight attendant salary in the United Kingdom is £26,500 per year or £13.59 per hour. Entry level positions start at £23,475 per year while most experienced workers make up to £35,048 per year.

In 2026, the average total earnings for a new cabin crew member (air hostess) in the UK typically range from £21,000 to £30,000 per year. This total is comprised of three parts: a "Base Salary," "Flight Duty Pay" (an hourly rate for time spent in the air), and "Per Diems" (tax-free allowances for food and hotels while away from home). For example, a British Airways crew member based at Heathrow might have a base salary of around £20,500, but with flying pay and allowances, they can take home significantly more. Budget airlines like easyJet and Jet2 often offer competitive packages starting around £24,000–£26,000, while Virgin Atlantic is known for slightly higher starting totals due to its exclusively long-haul network. Senior Cabin Crew or Cabin Managers can earn between £30,000 and £45,000 depending on their years of service and the airline's specific contract. While the base pay may seem modest, the job includes significant "hidden" value in the form of heavily discounted travel for the crew member and their family, which can be worth thousands of pounds annually.