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Hawaiian Airlines cabin crew salary
What Hawaiian Airlines 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
$2,100-$2,900
Rank 19 of 59 indexed airlines
Senior crew · per month
$4,500-$6,000
+110% over an entry-level package
vs the North America average
-7%
Regional average entry pay: $2,700
vs the global index average
+22%
Index average entry pay: $2,054
How the pay is built
Hourly rates under the AFA contract currently trail Alaska mainline scales; per diems on mainland and international layovers help, and joint-contract negotiations inside the Alaska Air Group are expected to lift rates toward the 2025 Alaska agreement.
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 in one of America's most expensive housing markets; most crew have local roots, family housing or roommates, and some commute from the mainland or neighbor islands.
Hawaiian Airlines vs its North America rivals
| Airline | Entry $/mo | Senior $/mo | Tax-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Airlines | 2,100-2,900 | 4,500-6,000 | No |
| Southwest Airlines | 2,700-3,500 | 5,800-7,800 | No |
| Delta Air Lines | 2,600-3,400 | 5,500-7,500 | No |
| United Airlines | 2,600-3,400 | 5,500-7,800 | No |
| American Airlines | 2,500-3,300 | 5,200-7,000 | 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 Hawaiian Airlines cabin crew earn per month?
New joiners take home roughly $2,100-$2,900 a month including flying pay. Senior crew reach about $4,500-$6,000.
Is Hawaiian Airlines well paid compared with other airlines?
On entry-level pay it ranks 19 of the 59 airlines we index, about 22% above the global average in this index.
Does Hawaiian Airlines provide accommodation?
No housing support in one of America's most expensive housing markets; most crew have local roots, family housing or roommates, and some commute from the mainland or neighbor islands.
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 Hawaiian Airlines figures and actual offers vary with experience, fleet and roster. Reviewed 1 Sep 2026. Primary source, use it before this page: AFA Hawaiian contract. Editorial policy.