How much do flight attendants get paid in the Philippines

Flight attendant salaries in the Philippines can vary depending on the airline, experience, and how often you fly. Hereβs a clear and updated breakdown for 2025β2026:
βοΈ How Much Do Flight Attendants Get Paid in the Philippines?
π° Average Monthly Salary
Most flight attendants in the Philippines earn:
- β±26,000 to β±80,000 per month (including allowances and bonuses) (Salary Grades)
- Entry-level: around β±15,000 to β±30,000/month
- Experienced crew: up to β±60,000ββ±80,000/month
π« Salary by Major Airlines
Philippine Airlines (PAL)
- β±34,000 β β±60,000/month (higher for international routes) (Philippine Salary Grades)
- Senior crew can earn β±85,000+ monthly
π Typically the highest-paying airline in the Philippines
Cebu Pacific
- Average: around β±26,000 β β±45,000/month (Philippine Salary Grades)
- Indeed estimate: about β±26,800/month average (Indeed)
- Total annual pay can reach β±283Kββ±863K/year (Glassdoor)
π Pay depends heavily on flight hours and bonuses
AirAsia Philippines
- Entry-level: around β±23,000/month (Philippine Salary Grades)
- Can increase with experience and international assignments
πΌ What Affects Their Salary?
Flight attendants donβt just earn a fixed salary. Their income includes:
- Base salary
- Flight pay (per hour flown)
- Layover allowances (especially international flights)
- Bonuses and commissions
π This means:
More flights = higher salary
Fewer flights (or leave) = lower pay
π Yearly Salary Estimate
- Entry-level: β±200,000 β β±400,000/year
- Mid-level: β±400,000 β β±700,000/year
- Experienced/international crew: β±700,000+ per year (Philippine Go)
π Benefits and Perks
Aside from salary, flight attendants enjoy:
- Free or discounted flights βοΈ
- Travel perks for family
- Hotel accommodations during layovers
- Allowances (food, transport, international duty)
- Health insurance
β οΈ Reality Check
While the job looks glamorous, keep in mind:
- Income is not fixed (depends on flight hours)
- Work schedule is irregular and tiring
- Long hours and time zone changes
β Final Answer
π On average, a flight attendant in the Philippines earns:
β±26,000 to β±80,000 per month, depending on airline, experience, and flight activity.
