Emirates Flight Attendant Salary and Career Outlook

Most airlines require their flight attendant candidates to have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and be 21 years of age or older. They should also have the ability to: lift up to 50 pounds above their shoulders (to load luggage into overhead bins); push and/or pull a cart requiring 32 pounds of force, and open and close an emergency exit door weighing up to 60 pounds. English proficiency is also required for most flight attendant jobs at airlines operating in the U.S. Previous guest services experience is preferred and bilingual capabilities are a plus.

Flight attendant candidates should present a professional appearance. Certain airlines may require that tattoos be concealed and may also restrict visible body piercings (including ear gauges and cuffs).

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On average, Emirates flight attendants make between $36,000 and $53,000 a year when they first start at the airline. Some differences between Emirates and other airlines is that Emirates provides free accommodations for all crew members, including flight attendants. This means that flight attendants employed by Emirates will not have any housing bills. If a flight attendant opts to live outside the provided housing, they will be given $13,600 per year toward living expenses. 

Another benefit of working for Emirates as a flight attendant is that the income is tax free. 

The longer a flight attendant stays working for Emirates, the more they will make. Every year to year and a half, Emirates flight attendants move up in seniority and are given a raise. 

Emirates is quite competitive against other airlines in terms of flight attendant salaries. Below are the average salaries of early career flight attendants. Emirates’ $13,600 housing allowance is not reflected here. 

Average Early-Career Flight Attendant Salaries

Emirates is one of the larger airlines in the world and operates across 85 countries and in over 130 cities on six continents. Flight attendants at Emirates can choose to live in one of Emirates’ many hub cities. Some cities they can choose from include:

According to Emirates’ career page, to be considered for Emirates’ cabin crew you’ll need to be:

 And have:

Becoming a flight attendant is a great way to break into the aviation industry. Now that you know the Emirates flight attendant salary, you can make the best choice in moving forward in your career. If you are interested in learning how to be a pilot or staying up to date on aviation, subscribe to FLYING Magazine.