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Thai Airways cabin crew salary
What Thai 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
$1,100-$1,700
Rank 46 of 59 indexed airlines
Senior crew · per month
$1,900-$3,300
+86% over an entry-level package
vs the Asia-Pacific average
-21%
Regional average entry pay: $1,781
vs the global index average
-32%
Index average entry pay: $2,054
How the pay is built
New-hire base ~THB 18,000-22,000 plus flight pay and per diems for a total of roughly THB 35,000-60,000/mo; experienced long-haul crew THB 60,000-90,000 and senior pursers THB 100,000+ in strong months.
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; crew live in Bangkok, where costs are moderate. Layover per diems on the European and Australian network are a meaningful income supplement.
Thai Airways vs its Asia-Pacific rivals
| Airline | Entry $/mo | Senior $/mo | Tax-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Airways | 1,100-1,700 | 1,900-3,300 | 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?
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Thai Airways cabin crew earn per month?
New joiners take home roughly $1,100-$1,700 a month including flying pay. Senior crew reach about $1,900-$3,300.
Is Thai Airways well paid compared with other airlines?
On entry-level pay it ranks 46 of the 59 airlines we index, about 32% below the global average in this index.
Does Thai Airways provide accommodation?
No housing benefit; crew live in Bangkok, where costs are moderate. Layover per diems on the European and Australian network are a meaningful income supplement.
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 Thai Airways figures and actual offers vary with experience, fleet and roster.