Saudia cabin crew salary
What Saudia 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-$2,700
Rank 24 of 59 indexed airlines
Senior crew · per month
$3,000-$3,800
+42% over an entry-level package
vs the Middle East average
-6%
Regional average entry pay: $2,558
vs the global index average
+17%
Index average entry pay: $2,054
How the pay is built
Basic ~SAR 4,500–5,500/mo plus flying pay and per diems; totals of SAR 8,000–10,000 typical for new crew, rising to SAR 12,000–14,000+ for senior crew and pursers, tax-free.
Because income is tax-free at this base, the headline figure is what lands in your account — a meaningful difference against airlines where 20-40% disappears before payday. Company accommodation removes rent from your monthly costs entirely, which is worth far more than it looks on paper.
Accommodation
Furnished company accommodation with transport is provided for international crew in Jeddah; Saudi national crew typically receive a housing allowance element within their package.
Saudia vs its Middle East rivals
| Airline | Entry $/mo | Senior $/mo | Tax-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudia | 2,100-2,700 | 3,000-3,800 | Yes |
| Riyadh Air | 2,800-3,400 | 3,800-5,000 | Yes |
| Emirates | 2,700-3,400 | 3,800-5,200 | Yes |
| Qatar Airways | 2,500-3,300 | 3,600-5,000 | Yes |
| Etihad Airways | 2,500-3,200 | 3,500-4,800 | Yes |
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 Saudia cabin crew earn per month?
New joiners take home roughly $2,100-$2,700 a month including flying pay, and it is tax-free at this base. Senior crew reach about $3,000-$3,800.
Is Saudia well paid compared with other airlines?
On entry-level pay it ranks 24 of the 59 airlines we index, about 17% above the global average in this index.
Does Saudia provide accommodation?
Furnished company accommodation with transport is provided for international crew in Jeddah; Saudi national crew typically receive a housing allowance element within their package.
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 Saudia figures and actual offers vary with experience, fleet and roster. Reviewed 1 Sep 2026. Saudia publishes no collective agreement, so no public pay table exists; treat this as a compiled estimate and confirm against the offer letter. Editorial policy.