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.
Estimate your own take-home pay
Pick Cathay Pacific and your expected flying hours to see a live monthly estimate — free, no signup.
Run the Salary Calculator — Free