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Cathay Pacific Cabin Crew Salary

What Cathay Pacific cabin crew actually earn — basic pay, flying-hour pay, and allowances, broken down.

Reported total roughly HK$17,000–24,000/month for junior crew. Hong Kong income tax applies — figures above are gross.

Cathay Pacific doesn’t publish official figures — researched estimate, confirm before relying on it

Basic pay
HK$9,000–10,000 basic
Flying pay
Reported HK$65–75 per block hour
Per-diem
Included in total range below for international layovers

Total: Reported total roughly HK$17,000–24,000/month for junior crew. Hong Kong income tax applies — figures above are gross.

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.

Questions, answered

What is the starting salary for Cathay Pacific cabin crew?

Reported total roughly HK$17,000–24,000/month for junior crew. Hong Kong income tax applies — figures above are gross.

Does Cathay Pacific provide accommodation for cabin crew?

Not publicly confirmed — check with the airline directly.

Is the Cathay Pacific salary figure on this page official?

No — Cathay Pacific doesn't publish official cabin crew 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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