How much does a flight attendant make in Illinois?
$62,120a year
Median yearly pay for flight attendants in Illinois. That is $29.87 an hour or $5,177 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.87
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 9,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,040Median: $62,120Highest 10%: $98,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,040 | $19.25 | |
| 25th | $60,320 | $29.00 | |
| Median | $62,120 | $29.87 | |
| 75th | $77,720 | $37.37 | |
| 90th | $98,810 | $47.50 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $62,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for flight attendants.
| 7. Michigan | $62,490 |
| 8. Ohio | $62,440 |
| 9. Idaho | $62,200 |
| 10. Illinois | $62,120 |
| 11. Arizona | $61,780 |
| 12. Massachusetts | $61,510 |
| 13. Oregon | $61,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a flight attendant make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $29.87 ($62,120 a year).
Do flight attendants make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $62,120 against $63,580 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Illinois rank for flight attendant pay?
Illinois ranks 10 of 19 states.
Which city in Illinois pays flight attendants the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $62,120 a year.
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.