Korean Air Hostess Salary (2024)

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The average flight attendant gross salary in South Korea is ₩54,975,500 or an equivalent hourly rate of ₩26,431. In addition, they earn an average bonus of ₩1,462,348. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in South Korea.

Salary Recap

The average pay for a Flight Attendant is KRW 57,036,605 a year and KRW 27,421 an hour in Seoul, South Korea. The average salary range for a Flight Attendant is between KRW 40,153,770 and KRW 69,185,402. On average, a High School Degree is the highest level of education for a Flight Attendant.

The average hourly salary for a senior flight attendant is around $41 (or $84,637 per year), though some can earn as much as $55 or more per hour (or $115,126 per year). No matter what your take-home pay is, online tools like a money tracker app can help you create budgets and keep tabs on your finances.

Southwest flight attendants are now the highest-paid in the industry thanks to a historic pay raise—'This is the least they deserve'

For many reasons it is, but the job does not quite include the dream monetary compensation. If your goal is to get rich quick, or not so- working as cabin crew probably isn't the profession for you. That being said, I wouldn't trade being a flight attendant for a job with loads of cash, although that would be nice.

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The majority of airlines offer some kind of flight discount to cabin crew, which can include free domestic flights, discounted international flights and discounted travel for immediate family. The extent of these discounts can range dramatically depending on the airline so check for individual benefits.

Air India announces voluntary retirement for cabin crew, relaxes age criteria to 40 years from 55.

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Southwest Airlines is known for its fun-loving culture and commitment to customer service. It's also considered one of the best airlines to work for in terms of employee satisfaction. The company offers generous benefits packages and profit-sharing plans that allow employees to share in its success.

Total salary range for Korean Air Flight Attendant

The estimated total pay range for a Flight Attendant at Korean Air is $37K–$67K per year, which includes base salary and additional pay. The average Flight Attendant base salary at Korean Air is $49K per year.

They can expect to spend 65-90 hours in the air, and an additional 50 hours preparing the airplane, processing passengers during boarding and performing post-flight procedures. Typically, flight attendants work 12-14 days and log 65-85 flight hours each month, not including overtime.

However, over at United Airlines there is no contractual maximum number of duty hours in a month (beyond FAA required rest). So it is possible for a flight attendant with seniority to make six figures.

The job is so competitive that more than 20,000 applicants might apply for a few hundred spots, and aspiring flight attendants sometimes apply nine times for the job. The application process requires physical tests and fluency in languages like English and Chinese.

As of Aug 25, 2024, the average annual pay for an International Flight Attendant in the United States is $47,079 a year. Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $22.63 an hour. This is the equivalent of $905/week or $3,923/month.

Total salary range for Korean Air Airline Pilot

The estimated total pay range for a Airline Pilot at Korean Air is $92K–$171K per year, which includes base salary and additional pay. The average Airline Pilot base salary at Korean Air is $122K per year.

Training courses include such courses as make up instruction, manner and etiquette, English interview skills, plus TOEIC classes. To become a Flight Attendant, most airline companies, especially the foreign carriers who visit Korea, require their students have good English skills.