Air Canada flight attendants make an hourly wage starting at about CA$30.02, with annual earnings reported to range between approximately CA$21,000 and CA$46,000 depending on experience, seniority, and route types. By 2027, senior flight attendants are expected to earn about CA$87,000 annually on average, with some earning CA$90,000 or more. Pay scales increase with seniority, and hourly rates can go up to about CA$94 in the first year of a new offer, with a 38% increase in total compensation over four years recently proposed. The compensation includes base pay, bonuses, health benefits, pension plans, and travel perks. Flight attendants working for the airline Rouge have different pay scales, with wages increasing with experience and position (e.g., service director). The median annual pay for mainline flight attendants was over CA$54,000 in 2024. The airline compensates based on block hours, with guaranteed minimum pay hours regardless of actual flight hours worked.
Summary of Pay Structure
- Starting hourly wage: ~CA$30.02
- Annual range: CA$21,000 to CA$46,000 for entry to mid-level
- Senior flight attendants by 2027: ~CA$87,000 average yearly
- Highest hourly wage proposals: up to CA$94/hour
- Median 2024 mainline flight attendant pay: over CA$54,000 annually
- Additional benefits: bonuses, pension (defined benefit plan), health, and travel perks
- Guaranteed minimum block hour pay monthly, regardless of hours flown
This makes Air Canada flight attendants among the better compensated in Canada, with recent negotiations improving wages and benefits significantly.
