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Flight Attendants Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Flight Attendants make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$62,120
Median Annual Salary
▬
+0.0% vs 2024
$72,830
Mean Salary
$62,120
Median Salary
$29.87
Hourly Rate
9,350 people work as Flight Attendants in Illinois
Flight Attendants salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Flight Attendants in Illinois earn a median salary of $62,120 per year ($5,176/month).
This is 7.3% below the national average of $67,039.
Illinois ranks #10 out of 19 states for Flight Attendants pay.
Approximately 9,350 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries remained stable by 0.0% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Flight Attendants
Monitor safety of the aircraft cabin. Provide services to airline passengers, explain safety information, serve food and beverages, and respond to emergency incidents.
Top Skills
Speaking
4.12
Active Listening
3.88
Monitoring
3.88
Social Perceptiveness
3.75
Service Orientation
3.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.51
Public Safety and Security
4.48
English Language
4.45
Transportation
3.49
Psychology
3.34
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(70.3% of workers)
Salaries for Flight Attendants in Illinois range from $40,040 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $98,810 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $60,320 and $77,720.
Median $62,120
P10: $40,040P25: $60,320P75: $77,720P90: $98,810
10th
$40,040
25th
$60,320
Median
$62,120
75th
$77,720
90th
$98,810
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$40,040
$19.25
$3,336
25th Percentile
$60,320
$29.00
$5,026
Median (50th)
$62,120
$29.87
$5,176
75th Percentile
$77,720
$37.37
$6,476
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$98,810
$47.50
$8,234
Note: The mean (average) salary of $72,830 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Flight Attendants in Illinois is $62,120 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $72,830.
What is the salary range for a Flight Attendants in Illinois?
Salaries for Flight Attendants in Illinois range from $40,040 at the 10th percentile to $98,810 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $60,320 and $77,720.
What is the starting salary for a Flight Attendants in Illinois?
Entry-level Flight Attendants positions in Illinois typically start around $40,040 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $60,320 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Flight Attendants in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 9,350 people are employed as Flight Attendants in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Flight Attendants in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Flight Attendants in Illinois is approximately $29.87 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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