Air India Air Hostess Salary
What Air India air hostess actually earn — basic pay, flying-hour pay, and allowances, broken down. Also called cabin crew or flight attendant on other airlines' listings — same job.
Roughly ₹35,000–55,000/month all-in for junior cabin crew, higher on international routes. Subject to Indian income tax as a domestic employer.
Air India doesn’t publish official figures — researched estimate, confirm before relying on it
- Basic pay
- ₹25,000–30,000 basic for freshers
- Flying pay
- Flying allowance on top of basic, scales with hours and route type
- Per-diem
- Layover allowance on domestic and international routes
- Accommodation
- Not typically provided — most crew are based near their home city
Total: Roughly ₹35,000–55,000/month all-in for junior cabin crew, higher on international routes. Subject to Indian income tax as a domestic employer.
Last reviewed August 2026. Airlines revise pay between recruitment cycles — always confirm the current figure on the airline’s own careers page before making a decision based on it.
What you actually keep
The cash figure alone doesn’t tell the whole story. Air India’s accommodation policy — not typically provided — most crew are based near their home city— changes the real comparison against an airline that pays a housing allowance you have to spend on rent, or one that provides nothing at all. Compare packages on what’s actually left over each month, not just the headline number.
Questions, answered
What is the starting salary for Air India air hostess?
Roughly ₹35,000–55,000/month all-in for junior cabin crew, higher on international routes. Subject to Indian income tax as a domestic employer.
Does Air India provide accommodation for air hostess?
Not typically provided — most crew are based near their home city
Is the Air India salary figure on this page official?
No — Air India doesn't publish official air hostess salary figures, so these are researched and fact-checked estimates. Always confirm on the airline's own careers page before relying on them.
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