Factors Affecting the Pay of Delta Flight Attendants

People who want to work for Delta Airlines frequently wonder, "How much do Delta flight attendants make?" Delta pays its flight attendants excellent salaries because they are in charge of many different tasks before, during, and after flights. Depending on whether a flight attendant is scheduled on an international or domestic trip and how long they have worked as a flight attendant for Delta Air Lines, their pay ranges widely.
The beginning pay for a Delta flight attendant ranges from $33,000 and $45,000 on average, with long-tenured top earners earning up to $118,000 annually. Delta flight attendants receive extra money in addition to their base salary in the form of per diem, incentive, and specific position pay. 

The following variables affect the flight attendant’s pay at Delta:
Seniority 
The seniority of flight attendants working for Delta Airlines has a significant impact on their pay rate. A seniority-based system is used by all major airlines to pay their flight attendants. The senior flight attendant has not only the best schedule but also the highest pay.

Flight Time

The flight attendant’s hourly wage is calculated from the moment the aircraft door is shut until the gate door is ready to be opened.