Qantas Flight Attendant Salary: Award Rates, EBA11 Pay, and Tax Guide

Understanding the Qantas Flight Attendant Salary

If you are researching a qantas flight attendant salary, you will find that pay is determined by either the Aircraft Cabin Crew Award 2020 or, for most Qantas mainline crew, the Flight Attendants’ Association of Australia, Qantas Airways Limited and QF Cabin Crew Australia Pty Limited Enterprise Agreement 2022 (EBA11). This article explains the current rates, how to convert them to annual figures, and what tax and superannuation you can expect.

Award Minimums vs Enterprise Agreement Pay

The Fair Work Ombudsman’s Aircraft Cabin Crew Award sets a minimum hourly rate of $28.88 for a cabin crew member (as at July 2026). For a full-time employee working 38 hours per week, that equates to $1097.40 per week or about $57,065 per year. Casual crew receive a 25% loading, bringing the casual rate to $36.10 per hour, with a minimum payment of 4 hours per shift. The award also includes a flying allowance of $18.40 per hour for scheduled block hours.

However, Qantas cabin crew are covered by EBA11, which provides substantially higher pay. According to the Flight Attendants’ Association of Australia, from June 2025 the annual salaries are:

• Trainee Flight Attendant: $64,798
• Flight Attendant: $70,477.46
• Customer Service Supervisor: $98,165.96
• Customer Service Manager: $122,821.82

The corresponding ordinary-time hourly rates under EBA11 are $41.54 for trainees, $45.18 for flight attendants, $62.93 for supervisors, and $78.73 for managers. These rates are used for calculating overtime, additional hours, and other payments.

Converting Hourly Rates to Annual Pay

To estimate an annual salary from an hourly rate, use the formula:

hourly rate × hours per week × 52

For example, a Qantas flight attendant earning $45.18 per hour and working 38 hours per week would have a base annual salary of $45.18 × 38 × 52 = $89,275.68. However, the EBA11 annual salary of $70,477 suggests that the ordinary hours for a full-time Qantas flight attendant are lower than 38 per week – likely around 30–36 hours depending on the roster pattern. The award defines full-time as 1716 to 1872 hours per year, which averages 33 to 36 hours per week.

When using the hourly conversion tool on this site, you can enter the hourly rate and adjust the weekly hours to match your roster. The calculator will show the annual gross, fortnightly pay (weekly × 2), and estimated tax.

Tax and Superannuation on a Qantas Flight Attendant Salary

For the 2026–27 income year, resident tax rates are:

• $0 – $18,200: nil
• $18,201 – $45,000: 15% on the excess over $18,200
• $45,001 – $135,000: 30% on the excess over $45,000
• $135,001 – $190,000: 37% on the excess over $135,000
• $190,001+: 45% on the excess over $190,000

A Medicare levy of 2% applies to most taxpayers. For a flight attendant earning $70,477, the tax would be approximately:

• Tax on first $18,200: $0
• Tax on $18,201 to $45,000: ($45,000 – $18,200) × 15% = $4,020
• Tax on $45,001 to $70,477: ($70,477 – $45,000) × 30% = $7,643.10
• Total tax: $11,663.10
• Medicare levy (2% of $70,477): $1,409.54
• Total tax and Medicare: $13,072.64

Superannuation is paid on top of your salary at 12% of ordinary earnings, up to the maximum contribution base of $270,830. For a $70,477 salary, that adds $8,457.24 per year to your super account.

Casual Loading and Other Considerations

If you work as a casual cabin crew member under the award, your hourly rate includes a 25% loading instead of paid leave. The casual loading page explains how to calculate this. For Qantas EBA11 crew, casual rates may differ – check your agreement.

Using the Timesheet Calculator

To see your own figures, use the timesheet on this site. Enter your base hourly rate (without casual loading) and select the casual checkbox if applicable. The calculator will show your annual gross, fortnightly pay, tax, Medicare, and super. Remember that the estimate assumes a consistent 38-hour week and no penalty rates or allowances.

Further Reading

For more details on award rates, visit the pay guides section. The reference tables provide up-to-date minimum wages and tax thresholds. If you want to compare your salary to industry averages, see the average pay page.

Disclaimer

The annual pay shown here is hourly rate × hours per week × 52. It assumes the same rate every week, no unpaid overtime, no penalty rates, no allowances, and no salary sacrifice. Super is estimated at 12% of ordinary earnings only, paid on top, and stops at the $270,830 maximum contribution base. Tax uses the 2026–27 resident scale with the full tax-free threshold. Medicare uses the 2025–26 single reduction thresholds because the 2026–27 reduction thresholds were not confirmed here. HELP, the Medicare levy surcharge, and salary packaging are not deducted. This is an estimate, not a determination of your pay or tax.