Is a Flight Attendant Salary Worth It? A Purser’s Honest Answer

What does a flight attendant really earn after 20 years? I'm Syl, a purser with 20+ years in aviation, and in this video I share my real numbers, what's on top of the basic salary, and the part a salary slip never shows. In this video: Starting salary, assistant purser, and purser Commission, holiday pay, the 13th month and allowances Free uniform, standby tickets and pension Why I think we earn too little for what this job asks Good to know: all amounts are gross, per month, based on my airline's pay scale in 2026, and converted at roughly 1 euro = 1.15 dollars. Every airline is different. So here's my question for you: could you do this job for this salary? Tell me in the comments. New to the channel? Subscribe for more stories from behind the cabin door. #flightattendant #cabincrew #purser #salary #aviation