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Riyadh Air cabin crew salary
What Riyadh Air 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
$2,800-$3,400
Rank 2 of 59 indexed airlines
Senior crew · per month
$3,800-$5,000
+42% over an entry-level package
vs the Middle East average
+25%
Regional average entry pay: $2,481
vs the global index average
+51%
Index average entry pay: $2,054
How the pay is built
Basic ~SAR 5,500/mo with guaranteed 75 flying hours paid during the ramp-up phase; realistic totals ~SAR 10,500–12,500 for new crew, tax-free, full salary paid during training.
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
Furnished company accommodation in Riyadh with transport provided; details vary by intake as the airline scales its housing portfolio.
Riyadh Air vs its Middle East rivals
| Airline | Entry $/mo | Senior $/mo | Tax-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Kuwait Airways | 2,300-3,000 | 3,200-4,200 | 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 Riyadh Air cabin crew earn per month?
New joiners take home roughly $2,800-$3,400 a month including flying pay, and it is tax-free at this base. Senior crew reach about $3,800-$5,000.
Is Riyadh Air well paid compared with other airlines?
On entry-level pay it ranks 2 of the 59 airlines we index, about 51% above the global average in this index.
Does Riyadh Air provide accommodation?
Furnished company accommodation in Riyadh with transport provided; details vary by intake as the airline scales its housing portfolio.
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 Riyadh Air figures and actual offers vary with experience, fleet and roster.