Aircraft Service Attendant Salary in Illinois (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Aircraft Service Attendants in Illinois, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Illinois Median
$39,070
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.78
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-3% vs US median
US median $40,450
State Rank
#31 of 46
750 employed here

How much does an Aircraft Service Attendant make in Illinois?

An Aircraft Service Attendant working in Illinois earns a median salary of $39,070 per year, or about $18.78 per hour. That is 3% below the national median of $40,450 for this occupation.

Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $34,230 while the top 10% make $49,470 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $38,800 and $39,070 a year.

Aircraft Service Attendant salary range in Illinois

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$34,230$16.46
25th percentile (early career)$38,800$18.65
50th percentile (median)$39,070$18.78
75th percentile (experienced)$39,070$18.78
90th percentile (top earners)$49,470$23.78

How Illinois compares

Illinois ranks 31st out of 46 states and territories for Aircraft Service Attendant pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Maryland$71,740
2Tennessee$56,620
3Hawaii$53,770
4Washington$50,520
5Minnesota$46,930

Working as an Aircraft Service Attendant in Illinois

Nationally, about 31,000 people work as Aircraft Service Attendants in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($39,070) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an Aircraft Service Attendant make in Illinois?
The median Aircraft Service Attendant salary in Illinois is $39,070 per year, or about $18.78 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $34,230 at the entry level to $49,470 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Aircraft Service Attendants about 3% less than the national median of $40,450. Illinois ranks 31st out of 46 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Aircraft Service Attendants?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $39,070 a year. About 750 Aircraft Service Attendants are employed in Illinois. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Illinois?
The highest-paying occupations in Illinois include Cardiologist ($517,850), Surgeon, All Other ($438,010), Dermatologist ($435,750), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.