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Ethiopian Airlines cabin crew salary
What Ethiopian Airlines 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
$250-$450
Rank 59 of 59 indexed airlines
Senior crew · per month
$500-$900
+100% over an entry-level package
vs the Africa average
-52%
Regional average entry pay: $733
vs the global index average
-83%
Index average entry pay: $2,054
How the pay is built
Paid in Ethiopian birr (base plus flying hours, housing, transport and grooming allowances); international per diems are paid in hard currency and can rival the base salary. USD equivalents are volatile because of repeated birr devaluations — treat these figures as rough and shifting.
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. A housing allowance softens rent but rarely covers it in full.
Accommodation
A modest housing allowance is included in the salary package; crew arrange their own accommodation in Addis Ababa. Company transport to and from the airport is provided for duty.
Ethiopian Airlines vs its Africa rivals
| Airline | Entry $/mo | Senior $/mo | Tax-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethiopian Airlines | 250-450 | 500-900 | No |
| Royal Air Maroc | 800-1,300 | 1,400-2,600 | No |
| Kenya Airways | 450-750 | 800-1,400 | No |
| EgyptAir | 400-700 | 900-1,600 | No |
Is the money the right reason to pick this airline?
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Ethiopian Airlines cabin crew earn per month?
New joiners take home roughly $250-$450 a month including flying pay. Senior crew reach about $500-$900.
Is Ethiopian Airlines well paid compared with other airlines?
On entry-level pay it ranks 59 of the 59 airlines we index, about 83% below the global average in this index.
Does Ethiopian Airlines provide accommodation?
A modest housing allowance is included in the salary package; crew arrange their own accommodation in Addis Ababa. Company transport to and from the airport is provided for duty.
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 Ethiopian Airlines figures and actual offers vary with experience, fleet and roster.