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Air France cabin crew salary
What Air France actually pays cabin crew — entry level, senior level, the pay structure behind the numbers and how it stacks up against rival airlines.
Entry level · per month
$2,200-$2,900
Rank 17 of 59 indexed airlines
Senior crew · per month
$3,400-$4,800
+61% over an entry-level package
vs the Europe average
+9%
Regional average entry pay: $2,339
vs the global index average
+24%
Index average entry pay: $2,054
How the pay is built
New PNC gross around EUR 2,200-2,800/month including flight pay; experienced crew reach EUR 3,200-4,500 and chefs de cabine more, with long-haul per diems adding meaningfully in heavy months.
Income is taxed at this base, so compare the figure above against tax-free Gulf packages carefully: a smaller tax-free salary can be worth more in real terms. You fund your own housing, so local rent is the number that decides what this salary is really worth.
Accommodation
No housing support; Paris-area rents are high, and many crew live in outer suburbs near CDG or commute from cheaper French cities by TGV, which rosters can accommodate with commuter-friendly patterns.
Air France vs its Europe rivals
| Airline | Entry $/mo | Senior $/mo | Tax-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France | 2,200-2,900 | 3,400-4,800 | No |
| SWISS | 3,900-4,700 | 5,300-7,000 | No |
| SAS | 2,400-3,000 | 3,300-4,400 | No |
| Lufthansa | 2,200-2,800 | 3,400-4,900 | No |
| British Airways | 2,100-2,800 | 3,300-5,100 | No |
Is the money the right reason to pick this airline?
Tax-free money or home every night? Fast promotion or a calm roster? Seven questions, ranked against pay, lifestyle, career and hiring data.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Air France cabin crew earn per month?
New joiners take home roughly $2,200-$2,900 a month including flying pay. Senior crew reach about $3,400-$4,800.
Is Air France well paid compared with other airlines?
On entry-level pay it ranks 17 of the 59 airlines we index, about 24% above the global average in this index.
Does Air France provide accommodation?
No housing support; Paris-area rents are high, and many crew live in outer suburbs near CDG or commute from cheaper French cities by TGV, which rosters can accommodate with commuter-friendly patterns.
Figures are independent estimates in USD compiled from collective agreements, public reporting and crew-shared data, including typical flying pay at average block hours. They are not official Air France figures and actual offers vary with experience, fleet and roster. Reviewed 1 Sep 2026. Primary source, use it before this page: SNPNC and UNSA-PNC agreements. Editorial policy.