How much do pilots and flight attendants really earn?

Pilots are known for having one of the best jobs, along with flight attendants because they are able to travel the world for free. The former is often thought to be highly paid, compared to

flight attendants who earn much less. One member of the cabin crew actually earns higher than both of them and has even made a 2017 list of highest paid jobs according to website Career

Cast. But what do pilots and flight attendants earn? The job with the best pay in the aviation industry isn’t either of these positions and is actually an Air Traffic Controller. An average

salary is $122,410 (£90,599) and comes in ninth for top ten jobs for salaries meaning it is a great career choice for those looking to be a high earner. Yet pilots come in at a close second

for the flying industry, earning  $105,720 (£78,253). According to job site Prospects, pilots starting salary is as little as £24,000, but can quickly climb to £140,000 with experience or

when choosing a major operator. Flight attendants earn even less for their position, with an average salary just £25,000. They can be paid as little as £15,000 when first starting out, with

many offering commission bonuses to bump up salaries when selling items on the trolley. Many may not realise that flight attendants aren’t often paid until the doors are closed. Passengers

who are disgruntled by a delay should spare a thought for flight attendants who are also stuck on board without being paid. 80-YEAR-OLD FLIGHT ATTENDANT REFLECTS ON 60-YEAR CAREER Getty

Flight secrets: Flight attendants make much less than everyone else For anyone wanting to enter the industry, they should consider the difference in salaries between the positions, but also

the perks it provides such as cheap travel for families as well as being able to see the world. Job-seekers looking for a different experience entirely can now apply for a role flying to the

mysterious Area 51. The airline JANET is recruiting, which is a fleet of aircraft that fly to the base in Las Vegas. The restrictions to get the job include very high-security clearance.