Flight attendant shares how much she makes each month

Many may imagine the life of high-flying stewardesses to be laden with free trips, loads of money and luxury hotel suites. However, the reality may be more grounded and realistic than some would believe. A flight attendant has revealed the surprising amount she earns per year - and broke down her salary month by month in an eye-opening video on social media. Alyssa, from the U.S., took to TikTok to share her monthly earnings after switching to an unspecified 'major' airline in the States.

Although the air stewardess admitted she 'can't buy Gucci' with her monthly wages, she assured her followers that she is content with the amount as it covers her bills and funds her regular activities - with the amount set to rise next year. In a clip posted to her account, @thebrunetteadventurer, on 9 January, Alyssa wrote in a caption: 'Jumped airlines this year and learned the grass is greener on the other side.'.

She then highlighted how much she was paid each month throughout 2024, starting with January, which saw her earn $1,978.96. In February, the flight attendant was paid $1,953.07, in March, $1,937.83 and in April, whilst training for a new airline, earnt a lower amount of $1,242.48. Alyssa, from the U.S., took to TikTok to share her monthly earnings after switching to an unspecified 'major' airline in the States.

In May, her pay had reduced to $1,159.79, before surging to a staggering $3,002.07 in June, followed by $3,514.84 in July. In August, the air stewardess' earnings shot to a cool $4,461, before reducing to $4,031.70 in September and $3,711.10 in October. Alyssa went on to earn $2,297.27, before skyrocketing to $3,446.56 in December, when passengers are flying in greater numbers to visit their loved ones.

In total, the flight attendant's annual earnings amounted to around $32,736, equivalent to approximately £26,310. The differing monthly figures are likely due to most wages often being paid hourly. As reported by Flightattendant.pro, hourly rates for the four major airlines can start from $28.88 and go up to $72.80 after more than a decade of service. Although she admitted she 'can't buy Gucci' with her monthly wages, she assured her followers that she is content with the amount as it covers her bills and funds her activities.

In total, the flight attendant's annual earnings amounted to around $32,736, equivalent to approximately £26,310. Viewers took to the comments to share their thoughts, as fellow air stewards chimed in with their thoughts on their average monthly pay. In follow-up comments below the post, Alyssa clarified information surrounding her wage, explaining: 'This is all after tax, 401k, and my health insurance!.

'I can't buy Gucci, but all my bills are paid and I still have leftover for savings and fun.'. She added: 'It’s a balance and all about priorities! I don’t have kids or large financial responsibilities so I can get away with not making the most amount of money.'. Although she was not able to reveal to viewers which airline she had switched to, she confirmed it was 'one of the big three in the US,' and that her earnings are expected to be more stable next year.

Viewers took to the comments to share their thoughts, as fellow air stewards chimed in with their thoughts on their average monthly pay. One person wrote, 'It's worth it for free travel and its a average salary,' while another said, 'It’s absolutely amazing ….we do very little and get to travel the world!!'. One viewer added: '31.4k I mean per year I don’t think it’s that good but it’s better than nothing,' while another remarked, 'Getting the moola.'.

It comes as another air stewardess explained in a TikTok video to her followers that asking flight attendants out while the aircraft is in the air only makes them 'uncomfortable'. She even captioned the post by saying: 'If you see a cute flight attendant and want to start a conversation: please don’t.'. Luckily, the cabin crew worker, who has spent six years working at '40,000 feet', according to her biography, also noted that there's one approved way to 'shoot your shot'.