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Etihad Airways pilot typically earn a base salary plus allowances that, when annualised, come in the range of AED 360,000 to AED 720,000 per year (approximately USD 98,000 to USD 197,000 per year).

Depending on various factors, cabin crew at Qantas earn an annual salary between AU$ 45,000 and AU$ 90,000 (approx. US$30,000 to US$60,000).

At VietJet, cabin crew salaries vary widely depending on the location of each individual’s default base, years of experience, number of flights every month, and additional allowances.

Here is a look at how much Emirates pays its pilots, the benefits they enjoy, and the requirements one must fulfil to be considered for a role by the top airline.