Cabin Crew Salary Calculator
Pick an airline and your expected flying hours to estimate monthly pay — basic, flying-hour pay, and allowances combined. Free, no signup needed.
Most junior rosters land around 80–90 block hours a month.
Estimated monthly pay
AED 9,493 – AED 11,603
≈ $2,874 / month· tax-free
Basic
AED 4,980
Flying pay (80h)
AED 5,568
Allowances
In-kind
Furnished shared accommodation, transport to/from flights and crew meals are provided on top of this cash pay.
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A rough estimate for junior crew using widely-reported figures — not an offer. Real pay varies with seniority, fleet, roster, layover mix and exchange rates, and per-diem allowances (often significant) are paid on top. Figures last reviewed August 2026.
Junior cabin crew pay by airline
Cross-checked August 2026. Figures are cash pay for junior crew — basic plus flying-hour pay at a typical 80-hour roster — before any accommodation, transport, or layover per-diems paid on top.
| Airline | Base | Basic (monthly) | Per flying hour | Tax-free? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates | Dubai | 4,980 AED | 69.6 AED | Yes |
| Qatar Airways | Doha | 4,250 QAR | 50 QAR | Yes |
| Etihad Airways | Abu Dhabi | 4,400 AED | 55 AED | Yes |
| flydubai | Dubai | 4,275 AED | 50 AED | Yes |
| IndiGo | India | 30,000 INR | 280 INR | No |
| Air India | India | 28,000 INR | 260 INR | No |
| SpiceJet | India | 25,000 INR | 230 INR | No |
| Singapore Airlines | Singapore | 2,000 SGD | 9 SGD | No |
Emirates
Furnished shared accommodation, transport to/from flights and crew meals are provided on top of this cash pay.
Qatar Airways
Accommodation and transport provided; layover per-diems paid in destination currency.
IndiGo
Domestic rosters mean fewer long layovers; pay rises notably with seniority and international ops.
Singapore Airlines
A large share of SIA crew pay comes from outstation/layover allowances, which vary heavily by route.
Questions, answered
Is the salary calculator free?
Yes — it's completely free and doesn't require an account.
How accurate is the salary calculator?
It's a rough estimate for junior crew using widely-reported figures, not an offer letter. Real pay varies with seniority, fleet, roster, layover mix, and exchange rates — layover per-diems (often significant) are paid on top and aren't included in the estimate.
Why does the estimate show a range instead of one number?
Actual pay depends on the exact hours rostered in a given month, which varies. The range reflects that normal month-to-month variation.
Which airlines does the calculator cover?
Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, flydubai, IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Singapore Airlines — junior-crew figures, cross-checked August 2026.
Is Gulf cabin crew pay really tax-free?
For Gulf-based carriers (Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad, flydubai), yes — there's no personal income tax on cabin crew salary at these bases. India-based carriers are not tax-free.
Does the calculator include accommodation and per-diems?
It shows cash pay only. Gulf carriers typically also provide furnished shared accommodation and transport in kind — worth real money but not included in the cash figure — plus layover per-diems paid separately in the destination currency.
How many hours a month do cabin crew typically fly?
Rosters usually sit around 80–90 block hours a month, which is why the calculator defaults to 80 — enter your own expected hours if you know your roster.