How much does a flight attendant make in Chicago?
$62,120a year
Median yearly pay for flight attendants in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $29.87 an hour or $5,177 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.87
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 27
- Jobs in the area
- 9,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,040Median: $62,120Highest 10%: $98,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,040 | $19.25 | |
| 25th | $60,320 | $29.00 | |
| Median | $62,120 | $29.87 | |
| 75th | $77,720 | $37.37 | |
| 90th | $98,940 | $47.57 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for flight 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 a flight attendant make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $29.87 ($62,120 a year).
Do flight attendants make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $62,120 against $63,580 nationally, 2% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $62,120, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for flight attendant pay?
16 of 27 metro areas with data.
How much does a flight attendant make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,940 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.