Passenger Attendants pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,970 a year or less, while the top 10% make $40,630 or more. The middle half of passenger attendants in Atlanta earn between $23,970 and $26,330.
- $24K10th
- $24K25th
- $26KMedian
- $26K75th
- $41K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $27,890 | $2,324 | $13.41 |
| Median | $26,330 | $2,194 | $12.66 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $23,970 | $1,998 | $11.52 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $26,330 | $2,194 | $12.66 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Passenger Attendants pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Passenger attendants in Atlanta earn 3% less than the Georgia average ($28,850) and 26% less than the U.S. average ($37,820). At the median the gap is -30% against the U.S. median of $37,720.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $27,890 | $26,330 | $23,970 | $40,630 | n/a |
| Georgia | $28,850 | $26,330 | $23,970 | $42,430 | n/a |
| United States | $37,820 | $37,720 | $27,970 | $46,590 | 27,110 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Passenger Attendants salary after taxes in Atlanta
On the average salary of $27,890, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $23,934 a year, or $1,995 a month and $921 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for passenger attendants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $27,890 buys what about $27,874 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 13.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Passenger Attendants salary in nearby metro areas
- Nashville, TN$29,510
- Charlotte, NC$40,600
- Charleston, SC$34,040
- Memphis, TN$27,790
- Cincinnati, OH$44,980
- Tampa, FL$28,740
Highest-paying cities for passenger attendants
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($56,870).
- San Jose, CA$56,870
- Washington, DC$47,930
- Los Angeles, CA$46,300
- Cincinnati, OH$44,980
- San Francisco, CA$44,950
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Passenger Attendants salary in Atlanta: questions
How much do passenger attendants make an hour in Atlanta?
$13.41 an hour on average, and $12.66 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level passenger attendants salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,970 a year and the 25th percentile is $23,970, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the passenger attendants take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $23,934 a year ($1,995 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $27,890.
Do passenger attendants earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% less than the U.S. average for this job ($37,820).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-6061; area Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 28.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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