Passenger Attendant salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A passenger attendant earns a median of $37,720 a year ($18.14 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $37,820. About 27,110 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $37,720
- Gross pay
- $1,450.77
- Federal income tax
- −$90.25
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$89.95
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$21.04
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,249.54
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $37,720
- Federal
- $2,346
- FICA
- $2,886
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $32,488
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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- Stocker and Order Filler: $37,330
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur: $37,290
- Motor Vehicle Operator: $37,180
- Driver/Sales Worker: $38,770
- Packer and Packager: $36,280
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment: $35,830
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant: $35,670
- Ambulance Driver and Attendant: $35,450
BLS occupation: Passenger Attendants. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 53-6061). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a passenger attendant make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $18.14; the average is $18.18.
What is the salary range for a passenger attendant?
The bottom 10% earn under $27,970 and the top 10% earn over $46,590 a year.
How much is $37,720 after taxes?
About $32,488 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $31,506 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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