flydubai cabin crew salary
What flydubai 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
$2,200-$2,900
Rank 16 of 59 indexed airlines
Senior crew · per month
$3,000-$4,000
+37% over an entry-level package
vs the Middle East average
+0%
Regional average entry pay: $2,542
vs the global index average
+24%
Index average entry pay: $2,054
How the pay is built
Basic ~AED 4,000/mo plus flying pay per sector/hour; typical totals AED 8,000–10,500 for new crew, tax-free, with accommodation provided on top.
Because income is tax-free at this base, the headline figure is what lands in your account — a meaningful difference against airlines where 20-40% disappears before payday. Company accommodation removes rent from your monthly costs entirely, which is worth far more than it looks on paper.
Accommodation
Shared furnished company accommodation in Dubai with transport to the airport; crew may later opt for a housing allowance instead, though it rarely covers a comparable solo apartment.
flydubai vs its Middle East rivals
| Airline | Entry $/mo | Senior $/mo | Tax-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| flydubai | 2,200-2,900 | 3,000-4,000 | Yes |
| Riyadh Air | 2,800-3,400 | 3,800-5,000 | Yes |
| Emirates | 2,700-3,400 | 3,800-5,200 | Yes |
| Qatar Airways | 2,500-3,300 | 3,600-5,000 | Yes |
| Etihad Airways | 2,500-3,200 | 3,500-4,800 | Yes |
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 flydubai cabin crew earn per month?
New joiners take home roughly $2,200-$2,900 a month including flying pay, and it is tax-free at this base. Senior crew reach about $3,000-$4,000.
Is flydubai well paid compared with other airlines?
On entry-level pay it ranks 16 of the 59 airlines we index, about 24% above the global average in this index.
Does flydubai provide accommodation?
Shared furnished company accommodation in Dubai with transport to the airport; crew may later opt for a housing allowance instead, though it rarely covers a comparable solo apartment.
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 flydubai figures and actual offers vary with experience, fleet and roster.