How much does an aircraft service attendant make in Chicago?
$39,070a year
Median yearly pay for aircraft service attendants in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $18.78 an hour or $3,256 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.78
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 44 of 74
- Jobs in the area
- 640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,790Median: $39,070Highest 10%: $49,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,790 | $18.65 | |
| 25th | $38,940 | $18.72 | |
| Median | $39,070 | $18.78 | |
| 75th | $39,070 | $18.78 | |
| 90th | $49,470 | $23.78 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for aircraft service attendants.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $293,500 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $189,800 |
| Commercial Pilot | $157,400 |
| Hoist and Winch Operator | $118,200 |
| Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster | $96,120 |
| Ship Engineer | $77,770 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $77,470 |
| Captain | $76,530 |
| Bridge and Lock Tender | $73,110 |
| Railroad Brake | $72,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an aircraft service attendant make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $18.78 ($39,070 a year).
Do aircraft service attendants make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $39,070 against $40,450 nationally, 3% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $39,070, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for aircraft service attendant pay?
44 of 74 metro areas with data.
How much does an aircraft service attendant make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,470 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.