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Kenya Airways cabin crew salary
What Kenya Airways 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
$450-$750
Rank 56 of 59 indexed airlines
Senior crew · per month
$800-$1,400
+83% over an entry-level package
vs the Africa average
-8%
Regional average entry pay: $650
vs the global index average
-71%
Index average entry pay: $2,054
How the pay is built
Roughly KES 60,000-100,000 per month for junior crew including flying and duty allowances, more for senior long-haul crew; out-of-station per diems on international layovers are paid on top. Kenyan income tax applies and the shilling's drift affects USD equivalents.
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
Crew live at their own cost in Nairobi; the salary is calibrated to local living costs and company transport is provided for early-morning and late-night duties.
Kenya Airways vs its Africa rivals
| Airline | Entry $/mo | Senior $/mo | Tax-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya Airways | 450-750 | 800-1,400 | No |
| Royal Air Maroc | 800-1,300 | 1,400-2,600 | No |
| EgyptAir | 400-700 | 900-1,600 | No |
| Ethiopian Airlines | 250-450 | 500-900 | No |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Kenya Airways cabin crew earn per month?
New joiners take home roughly $450-$750 a month including flying pay. Senior crew reach about $800-$1,400.
Is Kenya Airways well paid compared with other airlines?
On entry-level pay it ranks 56 of the 59 airlines we index, about 71% below the global average in this index.
Does Kenya Airways provide accommodation?
Crew live at their own cost in Nairobi; the salary is calibrated to local living costs and company transport is provided for early-morning and late-night duties.
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 Kenya Airways figures and actual offers vary with experience, fleet and roster.