Excellent question. The salary of cabin crew (Flight Attendants) at Philippine Airlines (PAL) varies significantly based on rank, experience, flight hours, and aircraft type.
Here’s a breakdown based on information from industry sources, former/current crew, and collective bargaining agreements.
Salaries are typically composed of a fixed basic salary plus highly variable flying pay.
1. Probationary Crew (New Hire): Basic Salary: ₱18,000 - ₱25,000 per month. Total with Flying Pay (avg 70-80 hrs): ₱40,000 - ₱55,000 per month. Note: Probation lasts 6 months to a year.
2. Junior Flight Attendant (After probation): Basic Salary: ₱25,000 - ₱35,000 per month. Total with Flying Pay (avg 70-80 hrs): ₱50,000 - ₱70,000 per month.
3. Senior Flight Attendant / Purser: Basic Salary: ₱40,000 - ₱60,000+ per month. Total with Flying Pay: ₱80,000 - ₱120,000+ per month. Pursers (in-charge of the cabin) on wide-body aircraft (like the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350) earn at the higher end.
4. Chief Purser / Cabin Manager: Total Compensation: Can exceed ₱150,000 per month, especially on long-ha