Careers · Flight Attendants · Illinois
Flight Attendants in Illinois
Flight attendants ensure passenger safety and comfort during airline flights. They monitor the cabin, demonstrate safety procedures, serve food and beverages, and handle emergencies In Illinois the median pay is $62,120 a year, 2% below the national median of $63,580.
$62,120median pay in Illinois, per year
$60,320–$77,720middle half earn
9,350employed in Illinois
$63,580U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Illinois
4open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Illinois or remote
1employer hiring
3posted in the last 7 days
NJwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
SpeakingActive ListeningMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationCoordinationReading ComprehensionCritical Thinking
Knowledge areas
Customer and Personal ServicePublic Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageTransportationPsychologyGeography
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Flight Attendants.
Licenses and training in Illinois
Flight Attendants pay in other states
New York · $126,650Utah · $82,730California · $82,170Georgia · $78,320Connecticut · $78,180Washington · $74,090Michigan · $62,490Ohio · $62,440Idaho · $62,200Arizona · $61,780
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against flight attendants and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against flight attendants and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 53-2031.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Illinois, annual.