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Malaysia Airlines cabin crew salary
What Malaysia 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
$900-$1,300
Rank 49 of 59 indexed airlines
Senior crew · per month
$1,400-$2,100
+59% over an entry-level package
vs the Asia-Pacific average
-39%
Regional average entry pay: $1,806
vs the global index average
-46%
Index average entry pay: $2,054
How the pay is built
Base ~RM 2,500-3,500 plus flying-hour pay, meal and layover allowances for junior totals of RM 3,800-5,500/mo; senior and supervisory crew RM 6,000-9,000+ with long-haul-heavy rosters.
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, but Kuala Lumpur's low cost of living means shared housing near KLIA or the city is easily affordable on crew pay.
Malaysia Airlines vs its Asia-Pacific rivals
| Airline | Entry $/mo | Senior $/mo | Tax-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia Airlines | 900-1,300 | 1,400-2,100 | 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 Malaysia Airlines cabin crew earn per month?
New joiners take home roughly $900-$1,300 a month including flying pay. Senior crew reach about $1,400-$2,100.
Is Malaysia Airlines well paid compared with other airlines?
On entry-level pay it ranks 49 of the 59 airlines we index, about 46% below the global average in this index.
Does Malaysia Airlines provide accommodation?
No housing benefit, but Kuala Lumpur's low cost of living means shared housing near KLIA or the city is easily affordable on crew pay.
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 Malaysia Airlines figures and actual offers vary with experience, fleet and roster.