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Singapore Airlines cabin crew salary
What Singapore 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
$2,400-$2,900
Rank 14 of 59 indexed airlines
Senior crew · per month
$4,400-$5,600
+89% over an entry-level package
vs the Asia-Pacific average
+58%
Regional average entry pay: $1,677
vs the global index average
+29%
Index average entry pay: $2,054
How the pay is built
Basic ~SGD 1,500-1,800/mo plus flying allowances that typically double it; realistic first-year take-home SGD 3,200-3,700, Chief Stewardess and above SGD 6,000-7,500. Singapore effective income tax is very low (roughly 2-7%).
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 or allowance; crew arrange their own accommodation in Singapore. Many Malaysian crew share flats near the East Coast or commute from Johor Bahru between trips.
Singapore Airlines vs its Asia-Pacific rivals
| Airline | Entry $/mo | Senior $/mo | Tax-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore Airlines | 2,400-2,900 | 4,400-5,600 | No |
| Qantas | 2,600-3,300 | 4,000-6,000 | No |
| Cathay Pacific | 2,300-2,900 | 3,800-5,100 | No |
| Korean Air | 2,000-2,600 | 3,300-4,400 | No |
| Air New Zealand | 1,900-2,400 | 2,800-3,800 | 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 Singapore Airlines cabin crew earn per month?
New joiners take home roughly $2,400-$2,900 a month including flying pay. Senior crew reach about $4,400-$5,600.
Is Singapore Airlines well paid compared with other airlines?
On entry-level pay it ranks 14 of the 59 airlines we index, about 29% above the global average in this index.
Does Singapore Airlines provide accommodation?
No housing or allowance; crew arrange their own accommodation in Singapore. Many Malaysian crew share flats near the East Coast or commute from Johor Bahru between trips.
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 Singapore Airlines figures and actual offers vary with experience, fleet and roster.