WestJet cabin crew salary
What WestJet 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
$1,800-$2,500
Rank 33 of 59 indexed airlines
Senior crew · per month
$3,500-$4,800
+93% over an entry-level package
vs the North America average
-22%
Regional average entry pay: $2,744
vs the global index average
+5%
Index average entry pay: $2,054
How the pay is built
Paid in CAD with hourly flight-pay rates that start near the bottom of the North American scale; per diems on layovers and 787 international premiums help, and CUPE's current bargaining push targets boarding/ground pay following Air Canada's 2025 precedent.
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, but Calgary's cost of living is meaningfully lower than Toronto or Vancouver, which softens the low junior pay more than at any other Canadian base.
WestJet vs its North America rivals
| Airline | Entry $/mo | Senior $/mo | Tax-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| WestJet | 1,800-2,500 | 3,500-4,800 | 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 WestJet cabin crew earn per month?
New joiners take home roughly $1,800-$2,500 a month including flying pay. Senior crew reach about $3,500-$4,800.
Is WestJet well paid compared with other airlines?
On entry-level pay it ranks 33 of the 59 airlines we index, about 5% above the global average in this index.
Does WestJet provide accommodation?
No housing support, but Calgary's cost of living is meaningfully lower than Toronto or Vancouver, which softens the low junior pay more than at any other Canadian base.
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 WestJet figures and actual offers vary with experience, fleet and roster. Reviewed 1 Sep 2026. Primary source, use it before this page: CUPE Local 4070 (WestJet cabin crew) agreement. Editorial policy.