Air India cabin crew salary
What Air India 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
$650-$800
Rank 54 of 59 indexed airlines
Senior crew · per month
$950-$1,500
+69% over an entry-level package
vs the Asia-Pacific average
-61%
Regional average entry pay: $1,838
vs the global index average
-65%
Index average entry pay: $2,054
How the pay is built
Fresher take-home ~₹55,000-68,000/mo including flying allowances; experienced wide-body crew on long-haul rosters ₹85,000-130,000+ depending on hours and rank.
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 benefit; crew arrange accommodation at base, with company cab transport for duties. Long-haul layover hotels and per diems are to full-service international standard.
Air India vs its Asia-Pacific rivals
| Airline | Entry $/mo | Senior $/mo | Tax-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air India | 650-800 | 950-1,500 | No |
| Qantas | 2,600-3,300 | 4,000-6,000 | No |
| Singapore Airlines | 2,400-2,900 | 4,400-5,600 | No |
| Cathay Pacific | 2,300-2,900 | 3,800-5,100 | No |
| Korean Air | 2,000-2,600 | 3,300-4,400 | 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 Air India cabin crew earn per month?
New joiners take home roughly $650-$800 a month including flying pay. Senior crew reach about $950-$1,500.
Is Air India well paid compared with other airlines?
On entry-level pay it ranks 54 of the 59 airlines we index, about 65% below the global average in this index.
Does Air India provide accommodation?
No housing benefit; crew arrange accommodation at base, with company cab transport for duties. Long-haul layover hotels and per diems are to full-service international standard.
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 Air India figures and actual offers vary with experience, fleet and roster.