Do flight attendants make 6 figures?

Okay, let’s give this a more personal and relatable spin!

“So, six figures for a flight attendant, huh? Wowza! I mean, that’s the dream, right? Makes you wonder if those drink carts are secretly filled with gold bars, haha! Okay, seriously though, while I’m sure some super-senior flight attendants, the ones who’ve probably seen it all and are practically part of the airplane’s furniture at the major airlines, might break that $100,000 mark with tons of overtime and all the extra perks… I kinda doubt it’s the standard, you know?

I remember chatting with a flight attendant on a trip to Vegas once (don’t judge! We all have our vices!). She was telling me about her schedule, the crazy layovers, the jet lag… sounded exhausting! She mentioned that, after like, 15 years with the airline, she was making around $75,000. Which is still nothing to sneeze at, let’s be real.

I’d guess a more common salary for many would be closer to $70,000… which is still pretty darn good! But honestly, think about it – dealing with grumpy passengers, spilled coffee emergencies, screaming kids (bless their little hearts, but still!)… they earn every single cent, even if most aren’t quite hitting that glamorous six-figure number we all imagine, right? They are basically customer service superheroes in the sky, and that’s worth a lot, if you ask me.”